Job summary
Interview Date: 29th July 2026

Fixed Term contract until November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Sonographer to join our Ultrasound team on a fixed term, full time basis.

As a sonographer in Barnsley you will work at both the Hospital site and the Community Diagnostic Centre CDC which lies within the heart of the Town Centre, with shops, cafes and a busy market.

Barnsley has excellent public transport facilities with both the CDC and the Hospital site being within walking distance from the bus station and Train stations.

This position offers the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team and a busy Medical Imaging Department.

Main duties of the job
As the successful candidate you will independently perform and report a range of Ultrasound Scans including general abdominal, gynae and obstetrics. However the range of scans will depend on experience and qualifications.

You will deliver a high quality, efficient Ultrasound service providing patient centered care to a wide range of inpatients and outpatients.

You will work within department guidelines and protocols and will embrace the Trust's values.

You will interpret, report on and escalate where necessary, ultrasound findings accurately to support patient diagnoses.

You will work collaboratively with radiologists, midwives, assistants, junior staff and multidisciplinary teams.

HCPC registration, PgDMU and previous NHS experience are essential to this role.

You will have a knowledge of working with Samsung and Canon Ultrasound machines.

About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Person Specification

• Qualifications (Essential)
• High level of clinical competence in a wide range of ultrasound techniques
• DCR or BSc Radiography
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
• Current state registration

• Knowledge and Awareness (Essential)
• Health and safety procedures (ADD)
• Data protection and patient confidentiality (ADD)

• Experience (Essential)
• To have general radiographic experience

• Experience (Desirable)
• Experience of clinical teaching in ultrasound
• First line management experience
• Experience of clinical audit and statistical analysis

• Values (Essential)
• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: What do you do to get the best out of people?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Lead AP General Ultrasound
Sara Finnerty
sarafinnerty@nhs.net
01226435395

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.