Barts Health NHS Trust

Sonographer

The closing date is 24 July 2025

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Job summary

Sonographer: Cross site rotation covering The Royal London Hospital, St Bartholomew's,and Mile End Hospital.Restrictions: Fixed term contract Maternity Leave cover (1st October 2025 - 31st October2026.

Salary - Band 7 inc. HCAS and £5,000 short term RRP (pro-rata) which is reviewed annually.

Contract: AFC Band 7 (Full-time 37.5hrs per week, 09:00-17:00hrs 5 days a week/Compressed 08:00-18:00hr per week)Location: Based at the RLH with cross site rotation to St Bartholomew's and Mile End Hospital.An exciting opportunity for highly motivated and adaptive Sonographers to join our friendlyand well-supported ultrasound team for a fixed term contract covering Maternity leave fromthe 1st of October 2025 to 31st of October 2026.

This post is based at the Royal LondonHospital with cross site rotation to St Bartholomew's and Mile end hospitals.We welcome applications from Sonographers with multiple skillsets with experience toscan General, Gynaecology and Obstetrics ultrasound. All successful candidates will besupported by a preceptorship program based on their level of experience and skills.

Candidates must hold either a Pg Cert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in MedicalUltrasound and professional registration with a statutory regulated body (such as theHCPC) or the Register for Clinical Technologists.

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 Gynaecologists 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 workloadto ensure staff and resources are allocated to the area and managed effectively.

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

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc (Pay award pending)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7339791RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


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

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
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

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Sonographer CDC&Networked ultrasound service

Durai Smart

durai.smart2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc (Pay award pending)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7339791RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


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