Specialist Head and Neck/Paeds Sonographer | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,952 - £57,349 p.a. pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Company: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7697009/180-B-263003 |
Summary
The friendly team in the Ultrasound Department at CUH is looking for a Specialist Advanced Practitioner Sonographer in Head and Neck and Paediatric Scanning.
You will have previous experience of working in the NHS as a Sonographer and received specialist training in Head and neck ultrasound beyond that delivered at PgC level or be working towards a formal head and neck qualification. You must be able to demonstrate that you have undertaken CPD to support your head and neck practice and that your scanning and reporting skills in this area have been formally assessed and that you passed the assessment.
The post is designed to support the head and neck and paediatric Teams and you will work closely with them to ensure that the service can flex to meet the demand. You will have a job plan which includes scanning head and neck lists including procedures. You will also undertake some general ultrasound lists as required by the rota.
• To undertake a wide range of ultrasound scans and provide written reports.
• To be an expert Practitioner and Service Lead in one specialist area of Ultrasound.
• To perform interventions as appropriate.
• To assess complex clinical information to ensure that the imaging that is performed contributes significantly to a diagnosis for the patient.
• Provide professional advice to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and carers.
• To participate in the training of Radiology Registrars, Sonographers, Student Sonographers and Radiography students.
• To contribute to research, audit and education activities.
• Contribute to the operational and strategic development of ultrasound services.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
We are a busy service with a complex and interesting general ultrasound workload which includes abdominal, gynaecological, small parts, MSK, Head and Neck, Paediatrics and transplant surgery patients.
We are very focused on developing the skills of our workforce, so offer in-house training in various areas and have supported team members to undertake formal specialist training and complete their Masters qualification and other CPD activities.
We can offer flexible working arrangements and currently offer a recruitment and retention supplement. In order to support service delivery in the community, you may be required to work off the main CUH site as part of the rota.
· Please include evidence of your additional specialist head and neck and paediatric training in your application.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
NOTE: - Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments, you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract, you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
The vacancy will close at midnight on 13/01/2026.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026