Sonographer

The friendly Ultrasound Scanning Team at CUH has a vacancy for a Sonographer who is determined to deliver a great patient experience. We are a busy service with a complex and interesting general ultrasound workload which includes abdominal, gynaecological, small parts, MSK, head and neck, paediatrics and transplant surgery patients.

You will be involved in training Trainee Sonographers and Radiology Registrars. We are very focused on developing the skills of our workforce so offer in-house training in various areas and have supported team members to undertake formal MSK training and complete their Masters qualification and other CPD activities.

We can offer flexible working arrangements and currently offer a recruitment and retention supplement. In order to support service delivery in the Community, you will be required to work off the main CUH site (at Ely Community Diagnostic Centre) as part of the rota.

• To participate in the delivery of a high quality Ultrasound Service.
• To scan unsupervised according to departmental protocols and report on diagnostic findings and expedite the patient pathway where appropriate.
• To provide high quality training to all agreed staff as according to department needs for the Trust.
• To maintain a high level of professionalism and act as a source of expertise to other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners.

CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 18th October 2026. Interviews are due to be held on the 3rd November 2026.

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.