Sonographer

NHS; Margate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Sonographer to provide high-quality ultrasound services. The successful candidate will have an MSc in Medical Ultrasound and a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience. This role involves managing the ultrasound service, conducting complex scans, making follow-up decisions, and leading the team in efficient operations. Strong leadership and ultrasound skills are essential, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post graduate qualification.
• Previous senior experience.
• Evidence of active and continued professional development.
• Able to demonstrate existing ultrasound knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective and efficient ultrasound service.
• Carry out complex clinical duties autonomously.
• Report examinations and make decisions on follow-up scans.

Skills

Leadership, management and supervisory skills

Ability to demonstrate existing ultrasound skills

Education

MSc in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer

The closing date is 22 December 2025

The post holder will work at an enhanced level of practice utilising highly developed post graduate ultrasound experience, knowledge and skills in sonographic imaging and diagnostic reporting.

The post holder will deputise for the Principal Sonographer when required and will assist in the day to day operational management of the sonography team, department, providing effective management and leadership.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the ultrasound team in providing an effective and efficient ultrasound service.

The post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of complex clinical duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills.

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner carrying out a wide range of complex general scans. They report these examinations without routine input from any other professional discipline. They are required to make decisions regarding follow-up scans to monitor conditions and also referral to the appropriate clinicians when necessary. These actions will be based on the findings of the ultrasound examinations.

The Sonographer is required to communicate highly sensitive information to patients and clinicians.

The post holder will be required to travel across sites to cover lists and managerial support.

About us

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people' - if you are great at what you do and want to work in an environment where you can give your best, come and be part of us!

In return, we promise to give you all the opportunities and development we can, so you can enjoy a great career with us.

We have high ambitions for our Trust, the patients it serves and the people who work here. We prize involving all our staff in what we do, and together been on a fantastic improvement journey which has led to widespread improvements to our services and praise from the CQC for our caring staff. We are proud of what we have achieved to date and are excited about what's to come.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum 2 years post graduate qualification
• Previous senior experience.

Skills

• Leadership, management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to demonstrate existing ultrasound skills

Knowledge

• Evidence of active and continued professional development.
• Able to demonstrate existing ultrasound knowledge

Qualifications

• MSc in Medical Ultrasound.

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust