Sonographer for Women’s Health

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking a Sonographer for Women's Health to join a skilled obstetric ultrasound team. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise, conduct ultrasound examinations, and supervise patient care. You should have a Diploma in Medical USS and leadership experience, as well as a commitment to self-development. This role offers a competitive salary of £56,276 to £63,176 per annum, and provides opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in obs & gynae USS knowledge and practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ultrasound examinations competently as per protocols.
• Report on ultrasound findings accurately and professionally.
• Supervise patient welfare and manage examination conduct.
• Participate in research and audits.
• Assist in orientation and development of new staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commitment to self-development

Mentoring experience

Education

Diploma in Medical USS (or UK equivalent)

Registered with sonographers UK statutory body

Further education (BSc or MSc)

Leadership course

FMF NT screening accreditation

Job description

Sonographer for Women’s Health

The closing date is 28 December 2025

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic Sonographer who is ready to join our obstetric ultrasound team and provide a high level of technical expertise across a comprehensive range of examinations.

You will be an experienced specialist diagnostic sonographer who will join the highly skilled team of sonographers, trainee sonographers, clinical fellows and midwives.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven experience in working within obstetric ultrasound. It is essential that you bring a flexible and adaptable approach to meet with the challenge of this role, supporting the multi-professional team in personalising care, enhancing quality and improving the patient experience.

The Fetal Medicine unit consists of 8 scanning rooms including the Fetal Medicine/Fetal Echocardiography service.

Each scanning room and administration offices are networked with Viewpoint Fetal Database, allowing full reports to be completed and ultrasound images printed and stored electronically, and both Samsung Hera and GE machines utilised.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake ultrasound examinations competently as per departmental protocols.
• To report on ultrasound findings accurately and professionally as per departmental protocols.
• To develop and maintain a high professional and technical knowledge base and standard of work.
• To supervise the general welfare of patients whilst in the department.
• To be responsible for the safe conduct of all examinations in the area of responsibility.
• To assist with and undertake research and departmental audits in the unit.
• To maintain Nuchal Translucency certification by annual audit to maintain standards.
• To counsel patients regarding 1st Trimester screening for chromosomal abnormality and refer as appropriate.
• Responsible for the day to day management of any staff within sphere of responsibility.
• Participate in the orientation and development of new staff.
• Participate in the appraisal of untrained staff as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and clear records are kept and that all signatures are legible.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of individual team members and give support and guidance where necessary.
• Participate in departmental meetings and in meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the service.
• To be familiar with the use of computers for record keeping, respecting confidentiality in line with the requirements of data protection.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

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Qualifications and Training

• Diploma in Medical USS (or UK equivalent)
• Registered with sonographers UK statutory body
• Further education (BSc or MSc)
• Leadership course
• FMF NT screening accreditation

Experience

• Knowledge and experience in obs & gynae USS

Skills

• Demonstrates good leadership skills
• Commitment to self development
• Experience in mentoring

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.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)