Sonographer
Not disclosed
Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2254 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, and Portsmouth Hospitals University 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
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
NHS Band 7 Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Hours per Week: full time 37.5 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Sonographer looking to work in a welcoming team who drive innovation and encourage personal development, who recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance? If so, we would love to hear from you!
What can we offer you?
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PgD/MSc in Medical Ultrasound or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obstetrics, Gynaecology +/- general ultrasound) Hold a current state registration certificate (HCPC, NMC) Have portfolio evidence. Ability to travel to and work in our community sites located in Fareham, Gosport and Petersfield. Sonographer Experience in a NHS setting. Nuchal Translucency accredited (Fetal Medicine Foundation & DQASS)
Desirable
- MSK. Small parts (Testes/Thyroid etc.). Paediatrics.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a sonographer in an NHS Trust.
Desirable
- Post graduate radiography/midwifery experience
About the employer
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- Queen Alexandra Hospital
Portsmouth
GoodRated Oct 2025
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.