Sonographer

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and adaptive Sonographers to joinour friendly and diverse ultrasound team. Obstetrics ultrasound experience is essential,and we welcome applications from various professional backgrounds including MidwifeSonographers. Experience and skills in General, Gynaecology, Small parts, DVT andMusculoskeletal is also desired.All successful candidates will be supported by a preceptorship program based on theirlevel of experience and skills. Candidates must hold either a Pg Cert / Dip / MSc or DMUqualification in Medical Ultrasound and professional registration with a statutory regulatedbody (such as the HCPC, NMC) or the Register for Clinical Technologists.All staff members are required to participate in the 7-day service, and it is usual tocompress hours into 8am-6pm or 8am-8pm shift patterns, which includes 1 weekend permonth.Novel ways of working and role expansion to develop enhanced and advanced clinicalpathways are both supported and encouraged. Salary - Band 7 inc. HCAS and £5,000 short term RRP (pro-rata) which is reviewed annually. Contract: 7 days 12-hour contract (usual to compress hours into 8am-6pm or 8am-8pmshift patterns, which includes 1 weekend per month) Location: Based at The Royal London Hospital with cross site rotation to Mile End and St Bartholomew's Hospitals Main duties of the job The post-holder will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with those involved to ensure that appropriate imaging, reporting and management of the patient is provided when and where necessary. They will maintain a high professional and technical standard of ultrasound imaging with cross site rotation covering The Royal London Hospital,St Bartholomew's Hospital and Mile End Hospital.Our Sonographers undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice, adhering to Ultrasound guidelines such as those published by BMUS, RCOG, RCR and NICE. The post-holder will work within departmental protocols as a practitioner in the delivery of all ultrasound imaging, reporting and management of the patient.The post-holder will also liaise with key Lead Nurses, Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the Women's Health Division, as well as the Radiologists in the General Ultrasound Department.In the absence of a Lead Sonographer, the post-holder will oversee the day-to-day workload to ensure staff and resources are allocated to the area and managed effectively.The post holder will promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals together with outside agencies regarding patient care and progress. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Details Date posted 15 June 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc Contract Fixed term Duration 11 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 259-7802184RLH-C Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound. Case Accredited Ultrasound qualification Current and up to date state registration through a regulatory body (HCPC; NMC or GMC) or through the Register for Clinical Technologists. Desirable To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography PgCert MSK non injection ultrasound MSc in Medical Ultrasound. DQASS Nuchal Translucency certification Experience Essential An up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics / professional issues. Able to demonstrate the ability to carry out and report on a full range of ultrasound examinations in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, General ultrasound Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Training in vascular ultrasound. Training in MSK and Small parts ultrasound Experience of post graduate teaching Attendance of a clinical supervisor course Skills Essential High level inter-personal and communications skills Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations Ability to deal with patients in an empathic and considerate fashion Experience of breaking bad news to patients Ability to work under pressure Computer literate. High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude Able to prioritise, organise and delegate Decisive, use of sound judgement in decision making and delivering work in a timely and confident manner Desirable Presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound. Case Accredited Ultrasound qualification Current and up to date state registration through a regulatory body (HCPC; NMC or GMC) or through the Register for Clinical Technologists. Desirable To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography PgCert MSK non injection ultrasound MSc in Medical Ultrasound. DQASS Nuchal Translucency certification Experience Essential An up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics / professional issues. Able to demonstrate the ability to carry out and report on a full range of ultrasound examinations in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, General ultrasound Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Training in vascular ultrasound. Training in MSK and Small parts ultrasound Experience of post graduate teaching Attendance of a clinical supervisor course Skills Essential High level inter-personal and communications skills Able to work c