Sonographer

University College London Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified sonographer to join the Gynaecology Diagnostic and Outpatient Treatment Unit on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The post holder will perform routine and complex gynaecological ultrasound examinations for a wide range of presentations, providing expert reports and contributing to one-stop clinics.

The role is suitable for part-time and/or job share, based at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Essential BSc/Dip Radiography or MBBS and HCPC/GMC registration.
• Postgrad certificate in general medical ultrasound required.
• CPD portfolio with postgraduate training in gyn/early pregnancy ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert gynecological and early pregnancy ultrasound services.
• Assess referrals, perform scans, and produce clear reports.
• Support one-stop diagnostic clinics and patient pathways.
• Participate in QA, audit, service improvement, and training of juniors.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to adopt new ideas

Computer literacy

QA involvement

Education

BSc or Diploma in Radiography or MBBS

Postgraduate Certificate in General Medical Ultrasound

CPD portfolio incl. master's level in Gynaecology/ Early Pregnancy Ultrasound

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NHS sonographer appointment to work in the Gynaecology Diagnostic and Outpatient Treatment Unit on a 12-month fixed term contract. The post-holder will perform routine and complex gynaecological ultrasound examinations for patients with a wide range of presentations including pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, suspected fibroids, and family history of gynaecological cancer.

The post holder will work as a specialist diagnostic practitioner in gynaecology ultrasound and will be responsible for carrying out the appropriate diagnostic procedures to support delivery of both routine and subspecialty clinical services.

The applicant will work at UCLH only and will be based in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing within the Gynaecology Diagnostic and Outpatient Treatment Unit.

This post is suitable for part-time and/or job share.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide expert gynaecological and early pregnancy ultrasound services, delivering accurate, timely, and patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team. They will assess referrals, select appropriate imaging protocols, perform high-quality scans, and produce clear, clinically relevant reports to support rapid diagnosis and treatment planning. The role requires excellent communication skills to explain procedures, discuss findings, and provide reassurance to patients and their families. The successful candidate will contribute to one-stop diagnostic clinics, ensuring efficient patient pathways and supporting operational targets. They will also play an active role in audit, quality assurance, service improvement, and the training of junior clinicians, maintaining the highest professional and technical standards at all times.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites: o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Radiography or MBBS, or equivalent
• Postgraduate Certificate in General Medical Ultrasound
• Current HCPC registration or GMC license to practice or NMC or equivalent
• Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development including post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master's level in Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Ultrasound
• Evidence of the ability to critically interpret ultrasound images of complex findings

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of experience in a wide range of gynaecology ultrasound
• Experience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team
• Experience of scanning paediatric patients

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients
• Very high personal and professional standards, with attention to detail
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate Others
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts
• Good standard of computer literacy
• Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards

Communication

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).