Sonographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
Join the Maternity Ultrasound team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as an experienced and motivated Sonographer. In this autonomous Band 7 role, you will independently perform and report a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological examinations, contributing to high-quality patient care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting service development and mentoring junior staff. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension.
Essential criteria
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in ultrasound.
- DMU / PgDip/ Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable criteria
- Nuchal translucency accreditation
- Further professional qualifications
- HPC / NMC / GMC registration
- Experience of range of obstetric/ gynaecological ultrasound including: TV scanning, All aspects of fetal anomaly screening programme and obstetric scanning, including Doppler
- Excellent Patient care
- Awareness and knowledge of current safety requirements; NSC, NICE and other relevant national guidelines
- Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey.
- Independent reporting Computer literate.
- Able to work under pressure
- Professional attitude.
- Leadership qualities
- Demonstrate experience of audit
- Ability to mentor a student
- Ability to interpret statistics and utilise knowledge to help advise women regarding antenatal screening and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
- Use of computerised information including PowerPoint presentation
- Education
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in ultrasound.
- DMU / PgDip/ Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Nuchal translucency accreditation
- Further professional qualifications
- HPC / NMC / GMC registration
- Experience of range of obstetric/ gynaecological ultrasound including: TV scanning, All aspects of fetal anomaly screening programme and obstetric scanning, including Doppler
- Excellent Patient care
- Awareness and knowledge of current safety requirements; NSC, NICE and other relevant national guidelines
- Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey.
- Independent reporting Computer literate.
- Able to work under pressure
- Professional attitude.
- Leadership qualities
- Demonstrate experience of audit
- Ability to mentor a student
- Ability to interpret statistics and utilise knowledge to help advise women regarding antenatal screening and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
- Use of computerised information including PowerPoint presentation
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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Job summary
Join our dedicated Maternity Ultrasound team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and play a key role in delivering high quality, compassionate care to women and families across our services.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sonographer with expertise in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound who is passionate about clinical excellence, patient experience, and service development.
In this autonomous Band 7 role, you will undertake and independently report a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological examinations, supporting both routine and complex patient pathways. You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, evidence-based care while maintaining the highest professional standards.
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong clinical judgement, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
You will also have opportunities to support the education and mentorship of student sonographers, junior staff, and medical colleagues, helping to shape the future workforce.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking service that values innovation, learning, wellbeing, and teamwork, while making a meaningful difference to the care and experience of women and their families.
This post is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, wit
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