Ultrasonographer

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised staff parking

On-site restaurant and amenities

Nursery facility at Maidstone site

Free staff bus between Tunbridge Wells

Job summary

Tunbridge Wells Hospital's Ultrasound Department invites applications for Obstetric and Gynecology Sonographers. Join a modern service with dedicated scanning rooms across Tunbridge Wells and additional units, focusing on women's health.

The role supports CPD, governance, audit, and service improvement while offering mentorship for student sonographers.

Qualifications

• Applications welcome from experienced or newly qualified sonographers.
• Structured support to facilitate career development and progression.
• Varied caseload including gynaecology, obstetrics, cancer pathways and early pregnancy scanning.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a varied caseload including gynaecology, obstetrics, cancer pathways and early pregnancy scanning.
• Support specialist clinics, including scanning alongside our Fetal Medicine Consultant.
• Engage in CPD, audit and service development initiatives.
• Mentor student sonographers and contribute to education.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

Womens health ultrasound

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ultrasound Department at Tunbridge Wells Hospital . Our modern department comprises five dedicated scanning rooms within the main department, alongside additional scan rooms in Triage and the Early Pregnancy Unit.

We are a progressive organisation committed to delivering outstanding patient care and prioritising staff wellbeing. We are seeking two enthusiastic and highly motivated Obstetric and Gynaecology Sonographers who are passionate about women's healthcare and providing high-quality patient-centred care.

As part of a specialised Women's Health Ultrasound service, you will undertake a varied caseload including gynaecology, obstetrics, cancer pathways and early pregnancy scanning. You will work closely with our Consultant Leads and have opportunities to support specialist clinics, including scanning alongside our Fetal Medicine Consultant.

This role offers excellent opportunities to further develop your clinical and organisational skills within a supportive and collaborative team. We actively support Continuing Professional Development, clinical governance activities, audit and service improvement initiatives.

Applications are welcome from both experienced sonographers and newly qualified practitioners, with structured support available to facilitate career development and progression.

Our department performs a comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations, including:

• General gynaecology scans
• Rapid access gynaecology scans
• Dating scans
• Nuchal translucency (NT) scans
• Fetal anomaly scans
• Growth scans
• Multiple pregnancy scans

In addition, we have a dedicated Emergency Department Ultrasound Service, providing both Early Pregnancy Unit and emergency gynaecology scanning.

The successful candidate will benefit from excellent professional and personal development opportunities, including involvement in research, audit, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives.

The department has a strong commitment to education and is actively involved in the training and mentorship of student sonographers.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care for women and their families.

We welcome informal visits to the department and would be delighted to show you our service and discuss the role further.

For More Information, Please Contact The Ultrasound Department On

• 01892 633043
• 01892 635007

Tunbridge Wells Hospital is a modern PFI-built facility that opened in 2009 and offers a range of staff benefits, including:

• Subsidised staff parking
• On-site restaurant and amenities
• Access to a nursery facility at the Maidstone site
• Free staff bus service between Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone hospital sites

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining Us Includes a Comprehensive Benefits Package

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julia Bone Job title: Superintendent Sonographer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01892 633043