Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stockton on tees, TS19 8PE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9345-26-0077 |
Summary
Exercise the highest standard of patient care and actively improve the patient experience within the Ultrasound department. To carry out Obstetric, Gynaecological, Abdominal, DVT, MSK, Carotid, Head & Neck and Small Parts Ultrasound examinations to agreed national and departmental protocols and standards. To undertake Ultrasound examinations competently, providing accurate and informative reports to support patient management. To verbally communicate scan results to patients when appropriate, including occasions where findings may be unwelcome, distressing, or inconclusive and require careful explanation. This responsibility also extends to delivering difficult news in Obstetric cases. To prioritise patient welfare and safety at all times, adapting and modifying Ultrasound imaging techniques in response to individual patient needs and clinical conditions. Ensure that all Ultrasound referrals are vetted, justified and prioritised according to departmental protocol and clinical information. Seek clinical clarity where Ultrasound requests are ambiguous. To use the Radiology systems, CRIS and PACS appropriately to record patient examination details and images. Abiding by the rules of patient confidentiality and GDPR. To rotate through all sites within the Trust: Stockton, Hartlepool & Peterlee sites, as and when required. To be expected to work weekends and extended days. Deliver teaching, clinical training, and knowledge-sharing to student sonographers, midwives, student radiographers, radiology registrars, and obstetrics & gynaecology registrars. This includes supervising and supporting junior staff and contributing to an efficient workflow to ensure a highquality, effective service To take responsibility for professional conduct, acting as a role model within the department by upholding high standards of patient care and professionalism, and fostering the growth of a resilient and collaborative multidisciplinary team. To report any accidents, incidents or complaints to the Ultrasound Manager and record as per Trust policy To take care of expensive Ultrasound equipment, reporting faults and breakdowns as per department guidelines. To participate in and undertake clinical research / audit / continuing professional development. To maintain effective communication within all disciplines of Radiology and with staff external to the department. To ensure high standards of infection control are maintained in compliance with the Trust policies and procedures. To ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained in compliance with the trust policies and procedures. To support equality and diversity in compliance with the Trust policies and procedures. To manage resources to achieve NHS targets.