Sonographer

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust seeks a Band 7 Sonographer to join the Imaging department, providing ultrasound imaging, reporting and patient management in line with BMUS, RCOG, RCR and NICE guidelines.

You will work with Lead Nurses, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Women and Children’s, and may oversee day-to-day workload in the absence of the Site Lead. The role requires high professional standards and CPD commitments.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
• Current registration with a regulatory body (HCPC; NMC or GMC) or RCT.
• Desirable: BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Desirable: MSc in Medical Ultrasound.
• Desirable: DQASS Nuchal Translucency certification

Responsibilities

• Interpreting, analysing and reporting ultrasound findings to justify procedures and provide high-quality images.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments across varied patients, prioritising clinical needs.
• Oversee day-to-day workload in the absence of the Site Lead Sonographer.
• Promote patient advocacy and liaise with other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Communication skills

Computer literate

Ability to work under pressure

Conflict resolution

Education

Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound

Registration with HCPC/NMC/GMC or RCT

BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography (desirable)

MSc in Medical Ultrasound (desirable)

DQASS Nuchal Translucency certification (desirable)

Job description

Job summary

The post-holder will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with those involved to ensure the 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. The Sonographer will 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 as a practitioner in the delivery of all ultrasound imaging, reporting and management of the patient within the department protocols. The post-holder will liaise with key Lead Nurses, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the directorate of Women and Children’s. In the absence of a Site 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. They will promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals together with outside agencies regarding patient care and progress.

Main duties of the job

• To professionally and legally take responsibility to ensure a high standard of clinical care and patient welfare for all patients whilst in the Department and under your management, supporting more junior staff to do likewise.
• To interpret, analyse and report clinical and non-clinical facts to form an accurate and justified procedure in a wide range of complex conditions. To recommend the best course of imaging intervention and procedure and provide optimum quality images for accurate diagnosis.
• To carry out comprehensive assessments demonstrating skills while working independently on a wide range of patients / clients of varied ages, levels of ability, communication barriers, ethnic backgrounds and social status.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients in working area, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment (including intimate examinations such as Transvaginal and Testes scanning).

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. 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: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-8291129NUH

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
• Essential: Current and up to date state registration through a regulatory body (HCPC; NMC or GMC) or RCT.
• Desirable: To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Desirable: MSc in Medical Ultrasound.
• Desirable: DQASS Nuchal Translucency certification

Knowledge / Experience

• Essential: An up to date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics / professional issues.
• Essential: Able to demonstrate the ability to carry out and report on a full range of ultrasound examinations in Gynaecology, General Abdominal and Small Parts.
• Essential: Evidence of continuing professional development
• Desirable: Training in vascular ultrasound.
• Desirable: Training in MSK ultrasound.
• Desirable: Experience of post graduate teaching.
• Desirable: Attendance of a clinical supervisor course.

Skills

• Essential: High level inter-personal and communications skills
• Essential: Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Essential: Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations.
• Essential: Ability to deal with patients in an empathic and considerate fashion
• Essential: Experience of breaking bad news to patients.
• Essential: Ability to work under pressure.
• Essential: Computer literate.
• Essential: High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude.
• Essential: Able to prioritise, organise and delegate.
• Essential: Decisive, use of sound judgement in decision making and delivering work in a timely and confident manner.
• Desirable: Presentation skills

Other

• Essential: Sufficient ability to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
• Essential: Be of smart personal appearance.
• Essential: Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and integrity.
• Essential: Commitment to the continuous development of self and other staff.
• Essential: Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.

Employer details

Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Newham University hospital, Glen road, Plaistow, E13 8SL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

Contact for questions about the job: Modality Lead Sonographer, Vidhya Mohanasundaram / Leena Choudhury, [e-mail], 07944058503

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB). 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.