Site Lead Sonographer

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Sonographer to join their Imaging team. The role involves performing ultrasound procedures, ensuring high standards of patient care and communication within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess strong skills in ultrasound imaging and patient management, along with effective communication abilities. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to delivering compassionate care.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Accessible by public transport

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in ultrasound imaging and reporting according to established guidelines.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Skills in managing and overseeing a clinical workload in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging and reporting in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Oversee day-to-day workload in absence of Site Lead Sonographer.
• Communicate with patients about procedures and results.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Ultrasound imaging

Complex patient management

Job description

The post-holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with those involved to ensure 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 and undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice, adhering to Ultrasound Guidelines such as those published by BMUS, RCOG, RCR and NICE.

The Sonographer will deliver all ultrasound imaging, reporting and patient management within the department protocols and, in the absence of a Site Lead Sonographer, oversee the day‑to‑day workload to ensure staff and resources are allocated effectively.

1. Develop and maintain relationships and effective communication mechanisms with staff and their representatives in a multi‑disciplinary team.
2. Communicate effectively through verbal, electronic or written methods, chair staff meetings where necessary, provide feedback on service progress and departmental planning, and ensure information is disseminated throughout the whole team.
3. Ensure collaborative working between directorates and maternity, communicating daily in a professional, concise, accurate and detailed manner.
4. Use both verbal and non‑verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with patients who may present with complex barriers, including aggressive and abusive behaviour, providing advice to patients, carers and family members to promote understanding of the imaging procedure and explain results with appropriate management of care pathways.
5. Engage in explaining unexpected findings to patients, with effective communication and counselling, and communicate findings to the referring clinician and the on‑call emergency team.
6. Advocate for patients and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals and outside agencies regarding patient care and progress.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading provider of healthcare. We are committed to improving our services and providing safe, compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond.

Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and to provide a high standard of harm‑free care, always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. We aim to be an outstanding place to work, with our WeCare values and behaviours visible to all and guiding us in how we work together.

We value inclusion, promoting a culture where every staff member has a sense of belonging, and fully support an inclusive working environment where all are treated with dignity and respect.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. Applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Sites are accessible by public transport, and the Trust offers a cycle‑to‑work scheme and Brompton Hire Pods at some locations.