Sonographer | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a Band 7 Sonographer to deliver high-quality diagnostic ultrasound services. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, supervising staff, and contributing to clinical excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong ultrasound expertise and excellent communication skills. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment dedicated to patient care and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing specialised ultrasound procedures.
• Ability to adapt techniques for complex patient needs.
• Experience in supervising and supporting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialised ultrasound procedures ensuring high image quality.
• Act as an expert advisor on ultrasound imaging.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Expertise in ultrasound imaging

Strong clinical judgement

Excellent communication skills

Ability to mentor

Job description

Overview

As a Band 7 Sonographer at UCLH, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic ultrasound services across a wide variety of clinical presentations. You will manage a diverse caseload of patients, often with complex conditions, and contribute directly to accurate and timely diagnosis. Alongside clinical practice, you will supervise and support students, junior sonographers and colleagues, helping to shape the future workforce. This is a great opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals, where you’ll work with cutting-edge technology, contribute to continuous service improvement, and be part of a supportive and innovative team committed to patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of specialised ultrasound procedures, adapting techniques for patients with complex needs and ensuring the highest standards of image quality and reporting.
• Liaise with referrers, radiologists and other clinicians, acting as a point of expert advice on ultrasound imaging.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students, contribute to audit and governance activities, and support departmental service development.
• Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, applying strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills.

Organisation

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.

• Eight sites: University College Hospital (Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College Hospital Grafton Way Building, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, The Hospital for Tropical Diseases, 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.

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 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?

Advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025.