Return to Practice: Ultrasound

There is a national shortage of sonographers. Sonographers who have taken a career break sometimes explore the possibility of returning to sonography and equally employers may consider supporting sonographers returning to practice.

This document gives advice to sonographers considering returning to practice, managers and those providing support. It includes information about sonographer regulation and learning opportunities for updating professional skills and knowledge.

It also provides suggestions for updating clinical skills, along with relevant considerations such as professional indemnity insurance and supervision. Relevant links to other organisations, such as the Health and Care Professions Council and the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education are included.