Band 7 Sonographer

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated sonographer with UK experience and HCPC registration or a relevant professional body. You will be enthusiastic about your work and dedicated to achieving excellence. You will be part of a great team of diverse professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient experience.

We Offer:

1. CPD support delivered to enhance upskilling & professional development.
2. An active culture where advanced clinical practice is championed, leading to Enhanced Practitioner roles or progressive leadership.
3. Opportunity for skilled sonographers to practice MSK injection independently.
4. Excellent work/life balance through flexible working patterns.
5. HCAS+ a recruitment & retention premium of £5K PA to be paid in equal instalments (pro rata) after completion of 6 months in post, dependent on passing probation/preceptorship in line with the Trust performance management policy.
6. Upon successful completion of the probation period, we offer a welcome/hiring bonus of circa £3,000, paid in two instalments over the first year. Please note that this bonus is only available to new employees joining the Trust.
7. Opportunities to supplement salary with ad hoc evening clinics and weekend work.
8. Expertise to expand your scope of practice via our cofounded academy, and be an integral part of education, development, and teaching.
9. You will support trainee sonographers and participate/lead centrally registered audit and continuous improvement programmes.

Main Duties of the Job

The post-holder participates in the provision of a high-quality Diagnostic Ultrasound Service to the Trust, supporting the superintendent radiographer in the day-to-day organisation of the department and accepting responsibility for designated areas of work.

About Us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.

Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.

Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.

We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.

Date Posted: 20 March 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per annum inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 162-5774-RH-D

Job Locations: Queen's Hospital, Romford, RM7 0AG

Job Responsibilities:

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online; however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Nichola Ceesay, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education

Essential:

• Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.

Desirable:

• To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.

Experience

Essential:

• NHS experience in ultrasound imaging post qualification.

Desirable:

• Attendance of a clinical supervisor course.

Skills

Essential:

• High level inter-personal and communications skills.

Desirable:

• Presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Queen's Hospital, Romford, RM7 0AG

Employer's Website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/