Warning
This job advert has expired and applications have closed.
Reporting Sonographer - specialised in Paediatrics
| Posting date: | 23 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS2 8BJ |
| Company: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7568767/387-DT8767-LH |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sonographer to join our friendly and dedicated ultrasound team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).
This 11-month maternity cover post offers the chance to work in a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking paediatric radiology department.
UHBW is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South West, offering outstanding career development and educational opportunities. We are committed to providing a high-quality patient experience and are proud of our inclusive and compassionate workplace culture.
The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) provides a local service for Bristol children and a referral service for specialist care for families across the South West and nationally
Candidates must hold a CASE accredited PgCert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.
Full-time or part time will be considered, and flexible working arrangements are available and open for discussion.
Working as part of a highly skilled team, you will deliver a wide range of specialised paediatric ultrasound examinations, contributing to high-quality patient care across the following areas:
· Abdominal, renal and pelvic imaging – including pre/post-pubertal uterine morphology and acute abdominal presentations such as appendicitis
· Neonatal imaging – hips (required), spine and cranial ultrasound (preferred, but not essential)
· Testicular ultrasound (preferred, but not essential)
· Neck and thyroid imaging (preferred, but not essential)
· MSK ultrasound (preferred, but not essential)
There is also the opportunity to gain experience in additional ultrasound techniques such as:
· Liver elastography
· Post-transplant liver/ renal imaging
· Contrast ultrasound
We welcome applicants with a strong background in one or more of the areas above.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sonographer to join our friendly and dedicated ultrasound team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).
This 11-month maternity cover post offers the chance to work in a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking paediatric radiology department.
UHBW is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South West, offering outstanding career development and educational opportunities. We are committed to providing a high-quality patient experience and are proud of our inclusive and compassionate workplace culture.
The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) provides a local service for Bristol children and a referral service for specialist care for families across the South West and nationally
Candidates must hold a CASE accredited PgCert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.
Full-time or part time will be considered, and flexible working arrangements are available and open for discussion.
Working as part of a highly skilled team, you will deliver a wide range of specialised paediatric ultrasound examinations, contributing to high-quality patient care across the following areas:
· Abdominal, renal and pelvic imaging – including pre/post-pubertal uterine morphology and acute abdominal presentations such as appendicitis
· Neonatal imaging – hips (required), spine and cranial ultrasound (preferred, but not essential)
· Testicular ultrasound (preferred, but not essential)
· Neck and thyroid imaging (preferred, but not essential)
· MSK ultrasound (preferred, but not essential)
There is also the opportunity to gain experience in additional ultrasound techniques such as:
· Liver elastography
· Post-transplant liver/ renal imaging
· Contrast ultrasound
We welcome applicants with a strong background in one or more of the areas above.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.