Band 8A Clinical Specialist Sonographer

Royal Free London Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced ultrasound radiologist to lead advanced reporting across gynecology, abdominal, small parts and MSK. You will work with sonographers and radiologists to improve patient outcomes, maintain high standards of care, and lead a small team in band 6–7 levels.

This permanent, full-time (with flexible working options) role attracts NHS Agenda for Change pay band 8a (£63,665–£70,887) and requires HCPC registration, CPD, and strong

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent
• PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent
• HCPC membership or equivalent
• Significant band 7 level experience
• Experience with clinical leads to develop services
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience across major ultrasound areas (gynecology, abdominal, small parts, MSK)
• Ability to lead and work in a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students
• Audit and presenting audit findings
• Patient safety focus
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of ethical issues in ultrasound practice
• Understanding guidance for medical ultrasound
• Coping with work pressure and time management
• Ability to make prompt decisions
• Autonomy and teamwork
• Verbal and written communication
• PACS/RIS and Viewpoint proficiency
• Record keeping accuracy
• Statistics analysis
• Knowledge of national/local ultrasound policies
• Delivery against performance targets
• Clinical governance
• Flexibility in work
• Assertiveness and negotiation
• Reliability in health records

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide excellent experience for patients
• Independently undertake ultrasound examinations with high specialist knowledge
• Manage and develop the specialist service with optimum resources
• Provide professional leadership and training for band 7 & 6 team members
• Develop and improve professional expertise via CPD
• Ensure a safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with CQC and UKAS standards and reporting guidance

Skills

Clinical leadership

CPD

Communication skills

Teamwork

Teaching/Mentoring

Audit experience

Decision making

Time management

Autonomy

Education

DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent

PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent

HCPC or relevant professional registration

Tools

PACS/RIS/Viewpoint systems

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will perform and issue ultrasound reports on a range of ultrasound procedures providing advanced clinical skills and opinion and diagnosis for patient centred care.

They will exercise the highest degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process and are required to liaise with both sonographers and Radiologists to improve overall patient outcomes.

The post holder will liaise with a variety of staff throughout the trust, define scope of practice of others and continuously develop clinical practice within a defined field.

They will support the lead Sonographer, operational manager and clinical leads in developing the ultrasound service in line with best practice and national standards

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide excellent experience for patients
• To independently undertake ultrasound examinations using a high level of specialist knowledge in line with local, regional and national guidance
• To be responsible for the management and development of the specialist service ensuring optimum resources
• To be responsible for the professional leadership and training of the team (band 7 & 6 level)
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
• To ensure a safe working environment
• To ensure compliance with CQC and UKAS standards and specialist reporting guidance

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-8355917

Closing date

03 November 2026

Essential person specification

Values: Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

• DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent
• PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent
• Evidence of CPD
• HCPC or relevant professional registration
• Significant experience of working at a band 7 level
• Experience of working with clinical leads in specialist areas to develop services
• Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience across majority of main areas of US including gynaecology, abdominal, small parts, MSK
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students
• Track record of audit and presentation of audit findings within a team
• Patient and safety focused
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including Consultants, Sonographers, Midwives, GPs, Nurses and other health care workers when discussing patient management
• Full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of highly sensitive and at times distressing information to patients in an appropriate and empathetic manner
• Understanding of local and national guidance relevant to medical ultrasound
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Skills of working and reporting on PACS/RIS and Viewpoint systems
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
• Able to analyse statistics accurately and objectively
• Understanding of National and local policies and guidelines in relation to medical ultrasound
• Ability to deliver against agreed performance targets
• Knowledge and experience with clinical governance
• Able to work flexibly based on needs of service
• Assertiveness, influencing and negotiation skills
• Reliable work record and good health record

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.