Sonographer

Non‑Obstetric Ultrasound Sonographer

Frontline Insourcing | Long‑Term NHS Insourcing Contract (Awarded)

Base

Location:

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH), Norfolk, East of England

Service Setting: NHS Trust Diagnostic Ultrasound Service (Non‑Obstetric)

Working Pattern: Friday to Monday, 09:00–18:00 (9‑hour session including 30‑minute break)

Pay: Weekly/fortnightly/monthly

Contract Type: Insourcing (long‑term) with potential extension

Start Date: Mobilising now

Frontline Insourcing is recruiting experienced Non‑Obstetric Ultrasound Sonographers to support a long‑term NHS in sourcing service at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH).

The post‑holder will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred ultrasound examinations and reporting within a clinically governed Trust environment, supporting additional diagnostic capacity and contributing to improved patient access and reduced waiting times.

• Deliver safe, effective and timely non‑obstetric ultrasound scanning to NHS patients.
• Ensure accurate and clinically appropriate documentation and reporting using the Trust’s reporting system (CRIS).
• Uphold Trust standards, clinical governance and professional accountability at all times.
• Contribute to the delivery of agreed activity volumes while maintaining quality, dignity and patient experience.

Clinical Delivery

• Undertake a wide range of non‑obstetric ultrasound examinations including General Medical, Gynaecology and MSK (non‑injection) scans.
• Apply appropriate professional judgement and clinical reasoning during examinations, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, dignity and consent throughout the patient pathway.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff in a professional, compassionate manner.

Reporting & Documentation

• Produce accurate, complete and timely ultrasound reports on the CRIS reporting system.
• Ensure all examinations are documented in accordance with local pathways, Trust policies and national standards.
• Maintain clear, contemporaneous clinical records and adhere to information governance requirements.

Governance & Professional Practice

• Work in accordance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency, local Trust policies and departmental procedures.
• Participate in local clinical governance processes, including incident reporting, duty of candour and escalation processes.
• Maintain a high standard of infection prevention and control and comply with relevant health and safety requirements.

Service Delivery

• Deliver scanning sessions within the agreed clinical service model:
  Friday to Monday, 09:00–18:00, 20‑minute appointments, minimum activity expectations (subject to clinical appropriateness and case‑mix).
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting smooth service mobilisation and delivery.

• Minimum expected activity: 100 scans per week / 400 scans per month
• Working days:
  Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• Session: 09:00–18:00
• Appointment duration: 20 minutes
• Facilities: 1 ultrasound room per day
• Equipment:
  Provided by the Trust

• Attend a mandatory paid departmental induction (1 hour) prior to commencing work, including equipment and room orientation, local service processes, reporting workflows, escalation pathways and governance expectations.
• Complete required training for CRIS, including access provisioning and local system orientation.

• HCPC registration as a Sonographer or Radiographer – Essential
• Recognised advanced ultrasound qualification – Essential
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to ultrasound practice – Essential
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent) – Essential

• Previous NHS experience working within an ultrasound service – Essential
• Demonstrable competence in non‑obstetric ultrasound scanning – Essential
• Experience across General Medical Ultrasound – Essential
• Experience in Gynaecology ultrasound scanning – Essential
• Experience in MSK ultrasound (non‑injection) – Essential
• Experi…