The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Sonographer
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Senior Non-Obstetric Sonographer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, hard working and progressive Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Team based at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
This role includes rotation between:
- The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (PRH)
- The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH)
- The newly created Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Telford
We are seeking a self-motivated, well-organised Sonographer with proven ability to work autonomously. As an experienced and competent Sonographer, you will contribute a caring and compassionate approach, coupled with meticulous attention to detail, to deliver a high-quality ultrasound service across both acute and community settings.
Essential Responsibilities
You will take professional and legal accountability for:
- Management of patients in your care
- Development and maintenance of skills to perform at an advanced level
- Conducting a varied range of unsupervised scans, ensuring a high standard of patient care
- Issuing independent ultrasound reports and initiating follow-up procedures (e.g., Abdominal X-rays, follow-up scans)
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You will also:
- Suggest specialist referrals or further investigations where appropriate
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure informed understanding of procedures
- Demonstrate persuasive, motivational, and explanatory skills, including achieving informed consent
- Address communication barriers with diverse patient groups, such as:
- Infants
- Patients with learning difficulties
- Those with dementia
- Patients experiencing pain or fear
- Address communication barriers with diverse patient groups, such as:
- Occasionally prepare sterile trolleys for biopsies, aspirations, and drainages, including safe disposal of used instruments (e.g., needles)
Desired Skills & Expertise
- Core experience: Gynaecological, abdominal, and small parts scanning
- Specialist interest (desirable): MSK (Musculoskeletal), neck sonography, paediatrics, or vascular scanning
Clinical development is actively encouraged, including in-house training in:
- Neo-natal head ultrasound
- Neo-natal hip ultrasound
- Soft tissue ultrasound
Additionally, the role supports the expansion of a Sonographer-led Neck Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) service and MSK injection procedures.
Requirements
To be eligible, you must:
- Hold a DMU or PgDip (CASE accredited or CASE accredited equivalent) in Medical Ultrasound
- Be HCPC registered
- Be eligible to work in the UK
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We anticipate handling approximately 40,000 ultrasound patients annually, working closely with Consultant Radiologists, while also supporting Radiology Registrar and Sonographer training.
Our Values: Poppy’s Promise Commitment
Compassionate care is at the heart of our practice. As part of the team, you will:
- Treat every patient, family, and colleague with dignity, empathy, and respect
- Demonstrate compassion through active listening, clear communication, and personalised care
- Prioritise understanding needs and concerns, responding with patience and kindness
By joining us, you commit to upholding these values in every interaction, ensuring patients feel heard, respected, and valued.
Contact for Further Information
For additional details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:
Name: Alison Allwood Job Title: Lead Superintendent Sonographer Email: alison.allwood@nhs.net Telephone: 01743 261000, Extension: 3882
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