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Job summary

Main area
Ultrasound
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Flexible working pattern to cover 8AM to 8PM to include weekends)
Job ref
391-RFL-7126922-A
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Finchley Memorial Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£59,490 - £66,239 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 8a Clinical Specialist Sonographer

Band 8a

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Royal Free Values World Class

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

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

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sally Turner
Job title
CDC Lead sonographer
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Contact Number 07890707823

 

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