Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Sonographer
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
The main focus of the post is to:

• Work as an Advanced Practitioner performing and reporting on a range of ultrasound examinations
• Provide a high standard of care at all times to patients and relatives
• Be responsible for professional leadership and the education, training and development of self and others
• Work across professional and organizational boundaries to improve patient outcomes

Main duties of the job

• To perform a range of scans and report on highly complex images whose acquisition is operator dependent, accurately differentiating between normal and pathological findings
• To perform biopsies and other interventional procedures (if suitably qualified) when appropriate
• To be a source of expertise for clinicians and more junior team members
• To work as a team member with a multidisciplinary approach to the service provided
• To provide a high standard of patient care at all times
• To be responsible for education, training of self and others
• Work in collaboration with other health care professionals and medical staff and across medical boundaries
• To facilitate a single team approach to develop a cross site ultrasound service

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS, yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members, patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 372-FSS3186
Job locations: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Huddersfield, HD3 3EA, United Kingdom
Job description
Please see the job description and person specification below for full details about the role. If you are interested in applying or would like to learn more about working in our team, we would be happy to hear from you. Please contact the vacancy lead listed in the Further details / informal visits section.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Essential: BSc/DCR; PG Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or DMU Ultrasound (at Masters level); HCPC Registration; Evidence of self-development and CPD; Attendance at relevant updates; Study days and courses
• Desirable: Evidence of further studies i.e. MSc in Medical Ultrasound; Post Graduate Certificate in Breast Ultrasound; Post graduate certificate in vascular ultrasound; Management qualification in-house or otherwise

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Essential: To be aware of current trends in all professional matters in ultrasound; Counselling skills
• Desirable: Musculoskeletal experience; Neck scanning; Paediatric scanning; Interventional procedures; Experience in ultrasound of carotid and sonovenogram examinations or other vascular procedures; Knowledge of computers; Evidence of extended role, for example, interventional work; Evidence of audit/research projects

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Essential: Use own initiative; Methodical and accurate; Pay attention to detail; Excellent organiser; Ability to prioritise work; Ability to work under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Huddersfield, HD3 3EA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cht.nhs.uk
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Service Lead Ultrasound and Breast Imaging, Nicola Stephenson, 01422222273
Supporting documents
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