Band 7 Sonographer/ Advanced Practitioner – Leighton site
Closing date: 28 May 2026
We are looking for a keen, motivated sonographer to join our friendly, supportive and professional team at Leighton Hospital. The role can be full‑time or part‑time and offers autonomy within a primarily sonographer‑led service backed by a strong team of radiologists. Occasional rotations to our satellite hospital/Community Diagnostic Hub and sites at Nantwich and Alsager Health Centres are included.
We need sonographers with a breadth of ultrasound skills, including obstetrics, gynaecology, general, small parts, musculoskeletal and paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be technically skilled, reliable, professional and motivated, with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. Sound decision‑making and the confidence to work independently are essential, while teamwork is also valued.
Quality reporting skills are paramount. All sonographers are encouraged to proactively use equipment controls and settings – a vital part of our educational process. We have a robust system of clinical audit with regular feedback.
Good teaching skills are required, as you will be involved in the training of radiology and obstetric registrars and participate in a rolling sonographer training programme.
Job responsibilities
- Provide a high‑quality, accurate and comprehensive ultrasound service to patients and referrers, undertaking all examinations for which adequate training has been given.
- Perform examinations consistently to high standards.
- Identify and promote best practice.
- Communicate verbally with patients during and after their examination, including giving appropriate details of results as per departmental policy.
- Use the ultrasound equipment to the best of your ability, ensuring highest standards of image optimisation.
- Justify and vet ultrasound requests.
- Schedule inpatients at weekends/out of hours where appropriate.
- Provide verbal and written reports on ultrasound examinations to referrers and other clinical staff.
- Review existing policies and procedures, suggesting alterations and improvements where necessary to improve workflow and quality of service.
- Promote communication by attending and participating in departmental meetings.
- Manage workloads efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure familiarity with all software systems utilised within the department, reporting problems as they arise and communicating solutions with colleagues.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by the Superintendent Sonographer or the Service Manager.
- Undertake duties in a caring and professional manner.
- Delegate duties where and when appropriate to ensure a strong team approach.
Person Specification
- Post‑graduate qualification in ultrasound from a CASE‑registered university.
- Previous experience working in NHS hospital or equivalent as a sonographer within the last 3 years.
Skills
- Demonstrates ability to work under pressure.
Experience
- Wide variety of ultrasound experience (obstetrics, gynaecology, general, small parts, musculoskeletal, paediatrics).
- Teaching experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check will be required.
Reference number
412-DCSS-7952619
Job locations
Leighton Hospital (Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) – rotations to satellite hospital/Community Diagnostic Hub and sites at Nantwich and Alsager Health Centres.
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