Job Description

Salary - Band 7 inc. HCAS and 5,000 short term RRP (pro-rata reviewed annually).Contract: Band 7 (7 days 12-hour contract)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 friendly and well-supported ultrasound team. The posts are based at the Royal London Hospital with cross site rotation to St Bartholomew's and Mile end hospitals.We welcome applications from Sonographers with multiple skillsets with experience toscan General, MSK, Small parts, DVT, Gynaecology and Obstetrics ultrasound. Obstetricsultrasound experience is essential for this post. All successful candidates will be supportedby a preceptorship program based on their level of experience and skills. Candidates musthold either a Pg Cert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in Medical Ultrasound andprofessional registration with a statutory regulated body (such as the HCPC) or theRegister for Clinical Technologists.Successful candidates will provide a 7-day service with 12-hour days, working 8am -8pm shift pattern over 7 days planned on a rolling Rota to meet service demand. Novel ways of working and role expansion to develop enhanced and advanced clinical pathways are both supported and encouraged.Please note these interviews will be held face to face and there will also be a clinicalassessment after the interview for each candidate
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
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
56,276 to 63,176 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7478216RLH
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/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

• Presentation skills

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

• Presentation skills

Skills Required