Sonographer
Core
Autonomous practitioner performing and reporting a broad range of ultrasound examinations to support patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and management.
Role type
Senior clinical sonographer (Band 7)
Builds
Diagnostic ultrasound reports and patient care across obstetric, gynaecological, abdominal, and acute pathways
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Imaging
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced clinical ultrasound techniques, independent reporting, specialist advice to clinicians, service audit and evaluation, training supervision
Preferred skills
MSK scanning, small parts scanning, paediatrics
Technologies
Ultrasound equipment
Responsibilities
Independently perform and report obstetric, gynaecological, abdominal, and small parts ultrasound examinations; Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across hospital and community settings; Provide specialist advice to clinicians and multidisciplinary teams; Participate in service improvement, audit, and evaluation of new equipment; Support the training and development of future sonographers and healthcare professionals