Sonographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
Join the Radiology Department at St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 7 Sonographer. This role involves performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including general, small parts, gynaecology, and basic vascular, across multiple sites in South-West London. The successful candidate will contribute to efficient service delivery and benefit from opportunities for extended training and development within a dynamic hospital environment. Flexible working patterns are available.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in a wide range of ultrasound examinations including all general, small parts, gynaecology and basic vascular examinations.
- Work across multiple sites including St George's Hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital, St John's Therapy centre, and Nelson Medical Practice.
- Contribute to efficient service delivery through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care.
- Be flexible, adaptable to change, and embrace workforce developments.
- Participate in OOH and weekend duties if needed.
Essential criteria
- BSc or DCR in diagnostic radiography with a post graduate qualification in medical ultrasound or equivalent
- HPCP registered or registered with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with an up to date CPD portfolio
- Awareness of NHS targets that affect radiology
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues and the development profession and contemporary issues
- High quality latest sonographic techniques sonographic
- Competent in independently performing and reporting all General and small parts ultrasound examinations
- Ability to produce quality written reports
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written skills
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage own workload and to use own initiative
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to give and accept direction
- Common sense and ability to problem solve effectively
- Experience of staff supervision
- Experience in the training and development of other staff including students
- Knowledge of Society of Radiographers professional code of conduct and/or the RCT's code of conduct
- Knowledge of risk assessments
- Experience/ working knowledge of PACS
- Team player - understanding team dynamics
- Commitment to quality
- Good timekeeper
- Professional attitude
- Enthusiasm
- High professional/radiographic standards with attention to detail
- Willingness to embrace new concepts
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
- Commitment to participate in OOH and weekend duties if needed
- Good attendance record
- Adaptable
- Able to accept and respond to constructive feedback
Desirable criteria
- Advanced clinical practice qualification
- MSc Medical ultrasound or equivalent
- Data analysis and statistics knowledge
- Gynae ultrasound skills
- Paediatric ultrasound skills
- MSK ultrasound skills
- Vascular ultrasound skills.
- Advanced IT skills
- Experience teaching/ training
- NHS ultrasound experience
- Experience of clinical audit
- A minimum of 1 year's experience post ultrasound qualification in an acute setting
- Able to evaluate complex information
- Excellent oral presentation skills
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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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sonographer
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Come join the Radiology Department for a great working experience and the opportunity to develop your career in the unique environment of St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 sonographers to join our friendly and well-supported ultrasound team. As our team grows here within the Trust, to accommodate the developing services, we welcome all General and Gynae trained Sonographers who wish to work in one of the most dynamic hospital environments South-West London has to offer.
Main duties of the job
The service requires all sonographers to assist in a wide range of ultrasound examinations including all general, small parts, gynaecology and basic vascular examinations. The majority of your time will be spent at St George's Hospital in Tooting or Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton. However, you will occasionally be required to rotate through our community sites at St John's Therapy centre in Wandsworth and the Nelson Medical Practice in Wimbledon. Site preferences will be considered when rostering to avoid difficult commutes.
This is a cross-site position, working across 4 sites with a total of 18 Ultrasound rooms to enable staff to benefit from the valuable experienc
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