Job summary
Contract: 7 day 12 hours, Fixed term contract (7th July 2025- 31st May 2026)
Salary - Band 7 inc. HCAS and £5,000 short term RRP (pro-rata reviewed annually).
We have a fixed term vacancy position in the Ultrasound Service based at Mile End Community Diagnostic Centre. This service is responsible for covering a wide range of subspecialties (non-obstetrics) such as General Abdomen, Gynaecology, MSK, small parts and head and neck. Other specialties such as Paediatrics, Obstetrics, and Fertility through potential rotation to other sites.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and adaptive Sonographers to join our team on a fixed term contract providing a 7-day service with 12-hour days, working 8am -8pm shift pattern on a rolling Rota to meet service demand.
Our CDC Practice Educator Sonographer will support your development and training opportunities in collaboration with NEL Ultrasound training and Education academy based at Whipps Cross Hospital (subject to funding). Novel ways of working and role expansion to develop enhanced and advanced clinical pathways are supported and encouraged. CASE accredited medical ultrasound qualifications and NHS working as a Sonographers is essential.
Interviews will be held face to face and a clinical assessment after the interview for each candidate. We encourage both informal discussions and visits, to organise please contact Durai Smart (Lead Sonographer for MEH CDC and Networked Services) via email on durai.smart2@nhs.net.
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 at the newly established Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Mile End Hospital which will be a 7-day service with 12-hour days Non obstetric service. There will also be the potential to rotate through The Royal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's 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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
- 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
Knowledge/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 Abdominal and Small Parts.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in vascular ultrasound.
- Training in MSK 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
Other
Essential
- Sufficient ability to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Be of smart personal appearance.
- Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and integrity.
- Commitment to the continuous development of self and other staff.
- Commitment to developing culture of openness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
- 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
Knowledge/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 Abdominal and Small Parts.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in vascular ultrasound.
- Training in MSK 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
Other
Essential
- Sufficient ability to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Be of smart personal appearance.
- Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and integrity.
- Commitment to the continuous development of self and other staff.
- Commitment to developing culture of openness.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
