Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Sonographer

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sonographer to provide exceptional ultrasound services in a busy department. This role involves independent reporting, patient care, and the training of junior staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service delivery while managing their own caseload. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about advancing their career in the NHS. Join a dedicated team and make a difference in patient care through your expertise in ultrasound technology.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognized professional qualification as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a qualified sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely ultrasound services and report independently on images.
• Supervise and train student sonographers and Radiology registrars.

Skills

Ultrasound Services

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Accountability

Education

Postgraduate Medical Ultrasound Qualification

Professional Registration with HCPC

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of ultrasound services to the agreed standards in
the general ultrasound department.
• To take responsibility for own case load and report independently on the images at the time of the
examination and to discuss results, give reassurance when appropriate to patients
• To be accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practice and professional
guidelines
• To communicate complex information relating to conditions and procedures to staff, patients and
carers, and ensure informed consent for examinations.
• To position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with the
patient's needs.
• Deputise for the Clinical Specialist Manager in their absence.
• Provide input into the overall staffing strategy for the Ultrasound Department, to enable smooth
running of the service. This will include the re-allocation of workload and/or resources as necessary.
• To undertake specific roles in the day-to-day management of the department and will have specific
duties within the service for which they will be expected to be responsible.
• To supervise, train and appraise student sonographer and Radiology registrars.
• Assess Radiology Registrar competency prior to them starting their own ultrasound lists and doing on
call.
• Have a recognised professional qualification either as a Diagnostic Radiographer with the Healthcare
Profession Council (HCPC) or other professional body.
• Hold recognised Post graduate medical ultrasound qualification from an accredited higher educational
institution (HEI).
• Responsible for own continued profession development (CPD) undertaking various evidenced
activities.
• Develop working partnerships and encourage effective communication between stakeholders.
• Anticipate barriers to effective communication and take steps to improve them.
• Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth
operation of services.

Person specification

Communication skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills

Experience in general abdominal, small parts and gynae ultrasound

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a qualified sonographer

Desirable criteria

• MSK experience

NHS experience

Essential criteria

• Recent NHS experience
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a qualified sonographer
• Pg Dip in medical ultrasound or equivalent professional qualification
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development (CPD)

Desirable criteria

• Health Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

• Band 8A Sonographer JD (PDF, 272.4KB)
• Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 352.6KB)