Senior Sonographer for Paediatrics with 10% Recruitment and Retention Premia
Added 5 Sept · still live
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2254 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Job Description
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Clare Bridge
Position Head of Profession
Email clare.bridge1@nhs.net
Shortlisting Date: Friday 25th September
Interview Date: Thursday 15th October AM
Job Summary
Applications are invited for the role of Senior Sonographer for Paediatric Ultrasound at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated expert sonographer to shape the future of paediatric ultrasound within a leading tertiary children's service. The successful candidate will combine advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities. You will be responsible for monitoring service performance, maintaining governance standards, supporting staff development and driving service improvements in line with local and national priorities Working closely with the Ultrasound Lead Sonographer, Lead clinician for Paediatric Radiology, Lead Radiographer for Paediatrics, Team Managers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will act as the clinical lead for paediatric ultrasound and help ensure that children and young people receive safe, effective and compassionate imaging services of the highest quality.
Why you should join our Team
As part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Leeds Children's Hospital, you will work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding diagnostic services for children and young people. Our paediatric ultrasound team is recognised for its expertise, supportive culture and commitment to developing advanced practice, education and service improvement. We aim to create an environment where every team member is valued, encouraged and empowered to contribute the service.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside expert sonographers and radiologists, within a tertiary referral centre, seeing a wide range of complex and specialist cases that support ongoing professional development. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, influence the future of paediatric ultrasound and be part of a friendly, dedicated and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
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What You Will Bring To The Role
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Clare Bridge
Position Head of Profession
Email clare.bridge1@nhs.net
Shortlisting Date: Friday 25th September
Interview Date: Thursday 15th October AM
Job Summary
Applications are invited for the role of Senior Sonographer for Paediatric Ultrasound at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated expert sonographer to shape the future of paediatric ultrasound within a leading tertiary children's service. The successful candidate will combine advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities. You will be responsible for monitoring service performance, maintaining governance standards, supporting staff development and driving service improvements in line with local and national priorities Working closely with the Ultrasound Lead Sonographer, Lead clinician for Paediatric Radiology, Lead Radiographer for Paediatrics, Team Managers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will act as the clinical lead for paediatric ultrasound and help ensure that children and young people receive safe, effective and compassionate imaging services of the highest quality.
Why you should join our Team
As part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Leeds Children's Hospital, you will work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding diagnostic services for children and young people. Our paediatric ultrasound team is recognised for its expertise, supportive culture and commitment to developing advanced practice, education and service improvement. We aim to create an environment where every team member is valued, encouraged and empowered to contribute the service.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside expert sonographers and radiologists, within a tertiary referral centre, seeing a wide range of complex and specialist cases that support ongoing professional development. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, influence the future of paediatric ultrasound and be part of a friendly, dedicated and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
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What You Will Bring To The Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Paediatric Sonographer who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and driving excellence within a dedicated paediatric ultrasound service. You will bring advanced clinical expertise, the ability to work autonomously, and confidence in managing complex examinations while providing high-quality diagnostic reports.
You will be an effective communicator and an inspiring leader, committed to supporting and developing sonographers, trainees and the wider multidisciplinary team. With a strong focus on clinical governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in shaping the future of paediatric ultrasound at Leeds, ensuring the highest standards of care for children, young people and their families.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our Priorities
People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
You will be an effective communicator and an inspiring leader, committed to supporting and developing sonographers, trainees and the wider multidisciplinary team. With a strong focus on clinical governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in shaping the future of paediatric ultrasound at Leeds, ensuring the highest standards of care for children, young people and their families.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our Priorities
People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2254 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~32k in sampleP25 £40kP75 £55k
£34kmedian £48k£55k
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