Sonographer / Midwife Sonographer, Band 7
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£49,387 – £56,515 / year
Salary
Within the market range
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2254 (72% match) is an eligible occupation, and GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED assigned 13 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2254 jobs, according to the Home Office.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3213 (Medical and dental technicians), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2254 Medical radiographers Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
3213 Medical and dental technicians Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2259 Other health professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Best Care for Everyone
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated, full time band 7 Sonographers to join our busy and friendly Ultrasound team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We provide a comprehensive Ultrasound service for a wide range of specialties and GP referrals at Gloucester Royal Hospital, Cheltenham General Hospital and three community hospital sites within the county and a newly opened Diagnostic Imaging Centre In Gloucester.
Hours available
Monday/Tuesday/ Friday 8.30-4.30
Alternate Wednesday 9-12.45 / 9-5
Job description
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder
- is responsible for actively contributing to the delivery of an efficient and effective service, taking a lead in a clinical or supportive role in the ultrasound department.
- provides clinical reports for own patient workload.
- provides clinical training and appraisal for trainees and supervision for newly-qualified sonographers.
DIMENSIONS
Impact upon pay and non- pay budgets:
The post holder will
- use specialist ultrasound equipment and be responsible for the safe and efficient use of expensive and complex equipment (to the value of up to £100k ).
- involvement in QA and equipment maintenance scheduling.
- make best use of resources by careful and efficient management of time and out of hours service demands.
Staff numbers and grades who report through post-holder:
The post holder will
- provide continuous clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary team.
- provide day-to-day supervision of radiographic care assistants/clerical support workers and trainee and newly qualified sonographers.
- participate in the training of specialist registrars in radiology and obstetrics/gynaecology.
Workload commitment
- The post holder will be able to work at a pace comparable with that of peer group, undertaking similar numbers of examinations per hour as a specialist consultant undertaking the same examination type mix in the same working conditions.
- The post holder will work shift patterns and out of hours as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Professional registration.
- Minimum of postgraduate diploma at Masters level in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited training course) plus recent post-qualification experience
- Excellent multidisciplinary team working and leadership skills
- Ability to work under own initiative to a high level with responsibility and commitment
- Consistently excellent communication skills
- Presentation and report writing skills (clinical/non clinical)
- Detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio)
- A broad understanding of the role of different imaging modalities in relationship to effective and efficient delivery of patient clinical management
- Ability and enthusiasm to contribute to the departmental education programme and deliver presentations to multidisciplinary groups
- Mature judgement and decision making skills - highly reflective in thinking and outlook
- Basic IT skills as appropriate to post
- Evidence of awareness of application of research/audit techniques
- Attendance at appropriate communication/counselling training schemes (desirable)
- Annual attendance at the directorates mandatory training programme
- Physical skills - Highly developed hand-eye co-ordination and a high degree of dexterity and sensory skills are required for Ultrasound scanning. Specialised keyboard skills are used for manipulation of images.
Person specification
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Independently perform and report on ultrasound examinations in a manner that meets professional, technical, medical and legal requirements
- Presentation and report writing skills (both clinical/ non clinical)
- Demonstrate excellent communication abilities
Desirable
- Experience of using PACS
About the employer
All departments are excellent to work in, where further training and development is supported. Regular meetings are held to discuss interesting cases. Our clinical team have built a strong reputation for excellent healthcare standards for all our patients.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust covers a large population and provides a wide range of specialist hospital services. We have ambitious plans for the future to help us achieve our vision of delivering the Best Care for Everyone.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Medical radiographers (SOC 2254) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~39k in sample- Offer £49,387–56,515
- Middle half £37,232–52,416
- Median £44,824
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£37,232–52,416), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED assigned 13 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2254 jobs, according to the Home Office. 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.