Ultrasonographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a maternity cover position for a Band 7 Sonographer at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, with potential work at West Middlesex Hospital. The role involves independently scanning and reporting a wide variety of ultrasound examinations, including obstetrics, gynaecology, and general abdominal. The department is dynamic, fostering innovation and professional development. The successful candidate will contribute to a high standard of patient care and may be involved in training junior staff.
Essential criteria
- PG dip Ultrasound or international equivalent or DMU
- Interest in further study and CPD including research.
- Post Grad qualification or commitment to study.
- Voluntary register held by RCT or other regulatory body (HCPC, GMC or NMC)
- Minimum of 6 months
- Broad experience in ultrasound techniques including Obstetrics, Gynae, Abdominal and Small parts
- Clinical Skills
- Vast experience in US (MSK, Vascular, Paeds, Obs&Gynae, General)
Desirable criteria
- Post-grad certification (or equivalent) in a speciality area
- Communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively to both patients and staff and in challenging circumstances
- Evidence of E&D training, Conflict resolution training, communication training
- PG dip Ultrasound or international equivalent or DMU
- Interest in further study and CPD including research.
- Post Grad qualification or commitment to study.
- Voluntary register held by RCT or other regulatory body (HCPC, GMC or NMC)
- Minimum of 6 months
- Broad experience in ultrasound techniques including Obstetrics, Gynae, Abdominal and Small parts
- Clinical Skills
- Vast experience in US (MSK, Vascular, Paeds, Obs&Gynae, General)
- Post-grad certification (or equivalent) in a speciality area
- Communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively to both patients and staff and in challenging circumstances
- Evidence of E&D training, Conflict resolution training, communication training
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Ultrasonographer
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
Maternity Cover
Band 7 Sonographer - 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 our rooms are all equipped with the latest GE machines. We are a busy and dynamic department doing a wide variety of examinations such as Obstetric, Gynae, General Abdominal, Small Parts, Vascular, Paediatric and MSK ultrasound.
We have a culture which fosters innovation and supports new ideas whilst also ensuring our people are well supported so that they have high rates of employee satisfaction and are professionally developing to be the leaders of tomorrow.
The successful candidate will work mainly at the Chelsea and Westminster site but may cover West Middlesex Hospital site when services require.
The minimum scanning requirements for this role: Obstetrics US (FASP & GAP knowledge and application), Gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound is essential. This includes 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.
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