Bank Sonographer
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust · Radiographer · viaNHS Jobs
£49,387–£56,515 a year
- Closing date
- 26 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Radiographer
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5727032
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Job summary
We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for Sonographers who would like to join our friendly, passionate and supportive team.
We are looking to expand our team of Sonographers to support the ultrasound service at West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Ultrasound services are provided at various community locations as well as the main West Suffolk Hospital site and candidates will be expected to work at other sites on occasions. The exact location and frequency will be negotiable (we cover Newmarket, Thetford and Sudbury).
The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, diligent, and committed to providing an excellent service to our patients. You will be required to obtain high quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports within the hospital and community settings.
Posts based at West Suffolk Hospital (WSH) require working shifts across the service operating hours of 08:00 to 18:00.
Posts based within the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) require working shifts across the service operating hours of 08:00 to 20:00.
Please note that if you require sponsorship, West Suffolk Professionals are not able to support with sponsorship roles on Bank.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high-quality, patient-centred ultrasound service, primarily delivering the full range of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations. Experience in general ultrasound is advantageous and would support wider service delivery, including MSK, vascular and inpatient services; however, it is not essential for all posts. The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of practice, undertaking and reporting ultrasound examinations in accordance with local and national guidelines. They will contribute to service development, quality assurance, audit, education and research activities whilst ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Details
Date posted
13 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year There is an additional 12.05% applied to the hourly rate for WTD.
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
179-6816720-TW-I
Job locations
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to see main duties and responsibilities of role.
Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development and compliance with relevant professional regulatory and local requirements.
Support the delivery of a safe, effective, compassionate and patient-centred ultrasound service across all Trust locations as required.
In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will contribute to service development, quality assurance, audit, education and research activities, supporting the continued deliver of a safe, effective and compassionate ultrasound service.
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to see main duties and responsibilities of role.
Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development and compliance with relevant professional regulatory and local requirements.
Support the delivery of a safe, effective, compassionate and patient-centred ultrasound service across all Trust locations as required.
In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will contribute to service development, quality assurance, audit, education and research activities, supporting the continued deliver of a safe, effective and compassionate ultrasound service.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 26 Nov 2026.
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