Job summary
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.
About us
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 Reachis 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of ultrasound services to the agreed standards inthe general ultrasound department. To take responsibility for own case load and report independently on the images at the time of theexamination and to discuss results, give reassurance when appropriate to patients To be accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practice and professionalguidelines To communicate complex information relating to conditions and procedures to staff, patients andcarers, and ensure informed consent for examinations. To position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with thepatients needs.
Deputise for the Clinical Specialist Manager in their absence. Provide input into the overall staffing strategy for the Ultrasound Department, to enable smoothrunning of the service. This will include the re-allocation of workload and/or resources as necessary. To undertake specific roles in the day-to-day management of the department and will have specificduties within the service for which they will be expected to be responsible. To supervise, train and appraise student sonographer and Radiology registrars. Assess Radiology Registrar competency prior to them starting their own ultrasound lists and doing oncall.
Have a recognised professional qualification either as a Diagnostic Radiographer with the HealthcareProfession Council (HCPC) or other professional body. Hold recognised Post graduate medical ultrasound qualification from an accredited higher educationalinstitution (HEI). Responsible for own continued profession development (CPD) undertaking various evidencedactivities.
Develop working partnerships and encourage effective communication between stakeholders. Anticipate barriers to effective communication and take steps to improve them. Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smoothoperation of services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of ultrasound services to the agreed standards inthe general ultrasound department. To take responsibility for own case load and report independently on the images at the time of theexamination and to discuss results, give reassurance when appropriate to patients To be accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practice and professionalguidelines To communicate complex information relating to conditions and procedures to staff, patients andcarers, and ensure informed consent for examinations. To position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with thepatients needs.
Deputise for the Clinical Specialist Manager in their absence. Provide input into the overall staffing strategy for the Ultrasound Department, to enable smoothrunning of the service. This will include the re-allocation of workload and/or resources as necessary. To undertake specific roles in the day-to-day management of the department and will have specificduties within the service for which they will be expected to be responsible. To supervise, train and appraise student sonographer and Radiology registrars. Assess Radiology Registrar competency prior to them starting their own ultrasound lists and doing oncall.
Have a recognised professional qualification either as a Diagnostic Radiographer with the HealthcareProfession Council (HCPC) or other professional body. Hold recognised Post graduate medical ultrasound qualification from an accredited higher educationalinstitution (HEI). Responsible for own continued profession development (CPD) undertaking various evidencedactivities.
Develop working partnerships and encourage effective communication between stakeholders. Anticipate barriers to effective communication and take steps to improve them. Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smoothoperation of services.
Person Specification
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Experience in general abdominal, small parts and gynae ultrasound
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a qualified sonographer
Desirable
NHS experience
Essential
- Recent NHS experience
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a qualified sonographer
- Pg Dip in medical ultrasound or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Health Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.
Person Specification
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Experience in general abdominal, small parts and gynae ultrasound
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a qualified sonographer
Desirable
NHS experience
Essential
- Recent NHS experience
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a qualified sonographer
- Pg Dip in medical ultrasound or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Health Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
