Job overview

Due to increased demand, there is a vacancy for an enthusiastic and highly motivated sonographer at the Denmark Hill site.  If you are dynamic and proactive, you would be ideal to join our friendly team.

You must be either HCPC registered or  have a relevant professional qualification with a PGDip/MSc in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent). 

We enjoy a close working relationship and are fully supported by our radiology consultant colleagues.

Previously shortlisted candidates need not apply.

For further details on the above or to request an informal visit, please contact Jane Clarke, Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Manager, General Ultrasound Department, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS via 0203 2993059.

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Main duties of the job

The work here at Denmark Hill is complex as we provide a service for a diverse local community, and we are also a tertiary centre for a number of surgical and medical specialities. A high percentage of the workload is complex liver work for which full training will be given. Sonographers are expected to perform bedside ultrasounds on critically ill patients on the ICUs, wards and in the ultrasound department. There are a number of one stop liver clinics and we are flexible in our approach to accommodating acute patients on the day. In addition, MSK sonographers have extended their scope of practice and perform shoulder injections. Sonographers are also involved in contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)

There is an expectation that the successful candidate is experienced in abdominal scanning, gynaecology (transabdominal and transvaginal scanning), small parts scanning. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is desirable but not essential to this role. Recent NHS experience is a requirement for this role.

Proven teaching experience is essential as the department regularly trains radiology registrars, student sonographers and radiographers. Excellent communication skills and a flexible work ethos are required. The Ultrasound department at King’s is committed to your ongoing training and development. You are expected to contribute to departmental research and audit.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.