Ultrasonographer | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Band 7 Sonographer. The role involves independent scanning and reporting of obstetric, gynaecological, and general abdominal ultrasounds. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in various ultrasound modalities, including paediatrics and vascular. Flexible working options are available to accommodate staff needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Independently scan and report examinations in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Experience in general abdominal ultrasound, small parts, MSK, vascular, and paediatrics is desirable.
• Training in fetal abnormalities is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality care throughout all ultrasound specialties.
• Transcribe and submit accurate reports based on examinations.
• Attend MDT meetings relevant to patient care.

Skills

Obstetrics ultrasound

Gynaecology ultrasound

General abdominal ultrasound

Paediatric ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound

MSK ultrasound

Education

Relevant healthcare degree

Tools

GE ultrasound machines

Job description

Overview

Band 7 Sonographer - (plus HCAS) with additional Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP).

Our Ultrasound department consists of 16 rooms: 6 General, 6 Obstetrics, 1 EPAU, 1 ACU, 1 ACU and 1 satellite clinic. All rooms are equipped with the latest GE machines. We perform a wide variety of examinations including Obstetric, Gynae, General Abdominal, Small Parts, Vascular, Paediatric and MSK ultrasound. We foster innovation and support new ideas while ensuring staff are well supported and professionally developing to be leaders of tomorrow.

The successful candidate will mainly work at the Chelsea and Westminster site but may cover West Middlesex Hospital site when services require.

The minimum scanning requirements for this role are Obstetrics US (FASP & GAP knowledge and application), Gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound, including scanning, independent reporting and onward recommendation of all modalities in line with national and local guidelines and protocols. Small parts, MSK, vascular and paediatrics (including GRAF hips) ultrasound skills are desirable.

Previous candidates need not apply.

Job Summary

• To independently scan and report examinations in obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound. Paediatric, vascular and MSK ultrasound may also be performed depending on experience and training.
• Please refer to the job description for more details.

Key working relationships

• All members of staff within the Department
• All levels of hospital staff, patients and members of the public
• The post holder will develop a particularly close relationship with consultants and senior nursing and administrative staff

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Roles and responsibilities

Communication and Relationship Skills

• To communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the Department.
• To communicate with patients and relatives in a professional and reassuring manner, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances.
• To deliver distressing news/results to patients regarding fetal abnormalities with appropriate empathy.

Knowledge and Experience

• To undertake all ultrasound duties independently, efficiently and to provide a highly specialised clinical service.
• To produce accurate reports and formal diagnostic opinion in a timely manner based on examinations undertaken.
• To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care throughout all ultrasound specialties.

Judgment and Analysis

• To be able to offer good clinical judgment when assessing and interpreting images produced by themselves or more junior staff.

Organisational Skills

• To report and record all equipment faults. To be able to assist with the diagnosis and remedy of routine faults and assist with daily maintenance on all ultrasound imaging equipment.

Physical Skills and Requirements

• To demonstrate and employ the high degree of dexterity required to position complex equipment used in the acquisition of images. To be able to accurately manipulate and position patients to ensure most accurate diagnosis.
• To comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques and apply those techniques to both patients and equipment.

Direct Patient Care

• To contribute to, and feedback from, meetings relevant to the imaging service i.e to attend MDT meetings relevant to patients who have been in their care.

Research

• To become involved in any on-going audit/research programmes as appropriate.

Service Development

• To monitor and propose amendments, where necessary, to policies and protocols in current area of work/supervision.
• To ensure that the local rules and protocols are strictly adhered to.
• To participate in the departmental quality assurance programmes as required.

Personnel

• The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic performance appraisal, in accordance with the Trust guidelines.
• The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service.

IT Skills

• To become fully conversant with the hospital IT system and various reporting systems including the input and amendment of clinical data.
• To become fully conversant with the

Autonomy

• With appropriate training and experience, to oversee and manage the effective operation of any sub-modality within ultrasound. This will involve a close working relationship with the radiology team.

Emotional and Mental Requirements

• The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service.

Working Environment

• To ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe.
• To comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques and apply those techniques to both patients and equipment.

Communication

• Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.
• Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.

These duties are not exhaustive and will be reviewed with the post holder, allowing for amendments within the broad scope and band level of the role. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025