Sonographer + £5,000 R&R Pro Rata

Transformation Unit; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 58 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is inviting applications for an experienced Band 7 Sonographer in the Maternity Ultrasound Service across London hospitals. You will perform and independently report obstetric and gynaecological examinations, including transvaginal scanning, fetal anomaly screening and Doppler studies, within a multidisciplinary team.

The post is for 12 months with potential extension, offering opportunities for service development, education and mentorship of student

Qualifications

• Experience of obstetric/gynaecological ultrasound including TV scanning and Doppler.
• Fetal anomaly screening knowledge and obstetric scanning.
• Commitment to CPD and professional development.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound service.
• Perform and report a wide range of examinations independently.
• Collaborate with obstetric, midwifery and fetal medicine teams for patient care.
• Support service development, audit and adherence to guidelines.
• Mentor student sonographers and junior staff.

Connaissances

TV scanning

Fetal anomaly screening

Doppler ultrasound

Patient care

Audit experience

Mentor students

CPD awareness

Formation

DMU / PgDip / Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound

Nuchal translucency accreditation

CPD evidence

Registration (HPC/NMC/GMC)

Description du poste

Employer Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Trustwide Town London Salary £58,133 - £65,261 pa Inclusive pro rata + RRP £5K Salary period Yearly Closing 06/11/2026 23:59

Band 7

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Join our dedicated Maternity Ultrasound team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and play a key role in delivering high quality, compassionate care to women and families across our services.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sonographer with expertise in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound who is passionate about clinical excellence, patient experience, and service development.

In this autonomous Band 7 role, you will undertake and independently report a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological examinations, supporting both routine and complex patient pathways. You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, evidence-based care while maintaining the highest professional standards.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong clinical judgement, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

You will also have opportunities to support the education and mentorship of student sonographers, junior staff, and medical colleagues, helping to shape the future workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking service that values innovation, learning, wellbeing, and teamwork, while making a meaningful difference to the care and experience of women and their families.

This post is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential opportunities for extension or alternative roles subject to service needs and vacancy availability.

Main duties of the job

• As a Band 7 Sonographer within the Maternity Ultrasound Service, you will provide a high-quality obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound service, performing and independently reporting a wide range of examinations including transvaginal scanning, fetal anomaly screening, growth assessments and Doppler studies.
• Using advanced clinical judgement, you will assess findings, communicate results sensitively, and contribute to effective patient management within multidisciplinary care pathways.
• You will work closely with obstetric, midwifery and fetal medicine teams to deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based care, always ensuring an excellent patient experience. The role also involves supporting service development, audit, quality assurance and adherence to national screening standards and Trust policies.
• We are looking for a motivated and skilled sonographer with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, who can work autonomously and manage a varied workload in a busy clinical environment.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, clinical excellence and teamwork is essential. You will also play an important role in mentoring and supporting student sonographers, junior staff and medical trainees, contributing to the development of a skilled and sustainable workforce within a forward-thinking ultrasound service.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

• DMU / PgDip/ Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Nuchal translucency accreditation
• Further professional qualifications
• HPC / NMC / GMC registration

Experience

• Experience of range of obstetric/ gynaecological ultrasound including: TV scanning, All aspects of fetal anomaly screening programme and obstetric scanning, including Doppler
• Excellent Patient care
• Awareness and knowledge of current safety requirements; NSC, NICE and other relevant national guidelines
• Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey.

Skills

• Able to work under pressure
• Professional attitude.
• Demonstrate experience of audit
• Ability to mentor a student
• Ability to interpret statistics and utilise knowledge to help advise women regarding antenatal screening and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
• Use of computerised information including PowerPoint presentation

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.