Sonographer | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 15% RRP (subject to review) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7466553/321-CSS-7466553-B7 |
Summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Sonographer to join our busy, dynamic, and friendly Ultrasound team.
You should be registered with the HCPC, NMC or RCT and hold a UK CASE Accredited Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound. NHS experience is beneficial.
We are committed to the continuous improvement of our services and the training and development of our staff. Our team benefits from:
• An established preceptorship programme for newly qualified Sonographers
• A structured induction programme for all new staff
• Support for continuous professional development, including:• MSc pathways
• Opportunities to extend scope of practice (e.g. MSK, Paediatrics)
The postholder will:
• work autonomously within agreed protocols to perform a range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide independent diagnostic reports.
• provide training and education to all members of the team.
• Participate in any future 7-day service, working across all OUH sites as required.
• Undertake and report on a wide range of ultrasound examinations on a rotational basis, including:
• Gynaecology
• Abdominal
• “Lumps and bumps”
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ultrasound
• Deliver a high-quality, efficient, and effective ultrasound service
• Work independently within your scope of practice, performing scans to a high diagnostic standard, prioritising workload, and producing comprehensive, accurate reports.
• Communicate results to clinicians and/or patients via agreed methods and be accountable for your professional actions.
• Support training and supervision of staff and students within the Ultrasound Unit, contributing to their development and learning.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles
Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Kindly ensure you refer to and read through attached document for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
This advert closes on Friday 13 Feb 2026
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