Band 7 Sonographer Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate sonographer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Diagnostic Ultrasound Service while enjoying excellent work/life balance through flexible working patterns. With a strong focus on professional development, you will be part of a culture that champions advanced clinical practice, allowing you to expand your skills and support the next generation of healthcare professionals. If you are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

CPD support for professional development

Flexible working patterns

Recruitment & retention premium of £5K PA

Welcome bonus of circa £3,000

Opportunities for ad hoc evening clinics

Education and teaching involvement

Qualifications

• Experience as a sonographer with UK registration.
• Enthusiastic about delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Diagnostic Ultrasound Service.
• Support trainee sonographers and lead audit programs.

Skills

Sonography

HCPC registration

MSK injection

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated sonographer with UK experience and HCPC registration or a relevant professional body. You will be enthusiastic about your work and dedicated to achieving excellence. You will be part of a great team of diverse professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient experience.

We offer:

1. CPD support delivered to enhance upskilling & professional development.
2. An active culture where advanced clinical practice is championed, leading to Enhanced Practitioner roles or progressive leadership.
3. Opportunity for skilled sonographers to practice MSK injection independently.
4. Excellent work/life balance through flexible working patterns.
5. HCAS+ a recruitment & retention premium of £5K PA to be paid in equal instalments (pro rata) after completion of 6 months in post, dependent on passing probation/preceptorship in line with the Trust performance management policy.
6. Upon successful completion of the probation period, we offer a welcome/hiring bonus of circa £3,000, paid in two instalments over the first year. Please note that this bonus is only available to new employees joining the Trust.
7. Opportunities to supplement salary with ad hoc evening clinics and weekend work.
8. Expertise to expand your scope of practice via our cofounded us academy, and be an integral part of education, development, and teaching.
9. You will support trainee sonographers and participate/lead centrally registered audit and continuous improvement programmes.

The post-holder participates in the provision of a high-quality Diagnostic Ultrasound Service to the Trust, supporting the superintendent radiographer in the day-to-day organisation of the department and accepting responsibility for designated areas of work.

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we’re no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and that our patients are happy with.

Many of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.

Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.

We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It’ll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Nichola Ceesay, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

This advert closes on Monday 31 Mar 2025.

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