Vascular Sonographer

Job Summary

A Vascular Sonographer post is available, representing an opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team, carrying out clinical examinations and playing an important role in the management of patients with vascular disease. You will perform and independently report on a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations. These will include Upper and lower limb arterial and venous scans, carotid and aorta scans, pre-operative vein mapping and arterio-venous fistulas.

Vascular Ultrasound is situated at our Freeman Hospital site, however work is also undertaken at our Royal Victoria Infirmary and Community ultrasound sites. We also provide the vascular ultrasound service for our neighbouring trusts in Durham (County Durham and Darlington NHSFT) and Sunderland (South Tyneside and Sunderland NHSFT), and some travel to these sites will be required.

For appointment at Band 7 you will need to possess a degree or equivalent (e.g. DCR, HNC) in a relevant physical, physiological or biological science, together with either STP Vascular Scientist, Post Graduate Cert/Diploma in Vascular Ultrasound or equivalent. Evidence of relevant clinical experience required. Candidates nearing qualification as a Vascular Sonographer may also be considered. There may be opportunities to undertake training in general medical ultrasound.

Overseas candidates from countries regarded as non majority English speaking will need to provide evidence of proficiency to IELTS Level 7 (C1) or equivalent.

The post holder will have specialist knowledge and experience in vascular ultrasound scanning.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

Date posted: 23 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: DR

Job locations:
Freeman Hospital

Address:
Freeman Hospital, 317 01 Freeman Hospital, NE7 7DN

• Assist in the delivery of the technical aspects of Vascular Ultrasound Service, at Freeman Hospital, Sunderland Royal Hospital and University Hospital North Durham sites.
• Assists in providing professional technical leadership in an area of expertise locally.
• Assists in maintaining and developing high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility.
• Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise.
• Contributes to service and staff development.

Opportunities to develop and train in general medical ultrasound may also be possible.

Essential

Qualifications & Education

• A recognised Degree in relevant subject or equivalent
• Appropriate post-graduate certificate/degree at master’s level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
• The post holder must be on the HCPC Register or equivalent Voluntary Register

Desirable

• SVT Accredited Vascular Scientist

Knowledge & Experience

• Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience of applying them
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and safety principles relating to the working area
• Specialist…