Band 8a Clinical Specialist Sonographer

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Specialist Sonographers to join the Imaging Team at the Community Diagnostic Hub at Finchley Memorial Hospital.

As a specialist sonographer at the trust, you will be involved with the delivery of ultrasound services including gynaecological, general abdominal, small parts, paediatric and MSK ultrasound examinations.

You must be highly competent, willing to embrace modernisation and workforce development and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery. A commitment to clinical teaching, professional development, audit and collaborative projects is required. You will have a minimum of two years post qualification with at least one clinical specialism to include MSK, Head and neck.

We pride ourselves in developing sonographers to Consultant level through various training and CPD opportunities, therefore if you are an ambitious, experienced Sonographer, seeking a flexible role, then we would love to hear from you.

Flexible working considered.

Please note that due to the practical nature of this role Skype/teams interviews will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Date posted: 03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-6768774-B

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE

Person Specification

Royal Free Values World Class Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications Essential

• DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent
• PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent
• Evidence of CPD
• HCPC or relevant professional registration

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of working at a band 7 level
• Experience of working with clinical leads in specialist areas to develop services
• Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience across majority of main areas of US including gynaecology, abdominal, small parts, MSK

Skills and aptitudes Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students
• Track record of audit and presentation of audit findings within a team
• Patient and safety focused
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including Consultants, Sonographers, Midwives, GP's, Nurses and other Health care workers when discussing patient management
• Possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of highly sensitive and at times distressing information to the patients in appropriate/empathetic manner
• An understanding of local and national guidance relevant to medical ultrasound
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Skills of working and reporting on PACS/RIS and Viewpoint systems
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
• Able to analyse statistics accurately and objectively
• An understanding of the National and local policies and guidelines in relation to medical ultrasound
• Ability to deliver against agreed performance targets
• Significant experience in US at band 7 level
• Knowledge and experience with clinical governance
• Able to work flexibly based on needs of service
• Assertiveness, influencing and negotiation skills
• Reliable work record Good health record

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/