Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ultrasound Department within Radiology. 

This rotational post serves Maidstone and The Tunbridge Wells at Pembury Hospitals and also the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Hermitage Court.

You will be joining a well-established, forward-going team of Sonographers and Radiologists providing a wide range of high-quality ultrasound examinations and independent reports. We have 13 Ultrasound rooms across the three sites and provide a wide range of examinations from Obstetrics, General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Head and Neck, MSK, baby hips and much more. We are keen to develop our team and support sonographers on a wide range of courses such as completing their Masters.  Our department also provides a sonographer led interventional list and provides the opportunity for sonographers to become advanced clinical practitioners. 

We have recently gained the BMUS Certificate of Preceptorship Endorsement meaning we are recognised as a department that offers a supportive environment for ultrasound practitioners of all grades and experience.   

Previous applicants need not reapply.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications and may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

We provide obstetric services for 12 week Nuchal Assessment, Anomaly and Growth scans as well as General Abdominal, Small Parts and Gynae examinations. A ‘One Stop Stroke Service’ is in operation along with direct GP access for suspected DVT. We offer sonographer-led musculoskeletal ultrasound and there is a lead sonographer for head & neck work. We also have a rolling sonographer training program. 

The service operates extended days (8am to 8pm) Monday to Sunday.

Continued Professional Development is well supported, both in-house and with access to outside courses and we have a well-established in-house training programs.

Once competencies have been assessed and demonstrated extended practice as outlined in the job description the sonographer will progress to a Band 8a.

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. 

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
•    At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
•    Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
•    Blue Light card eligibility
•    And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below