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Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Ultrasound Sonographer (Link Grade)

The closing date is 14 January 2026

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Job summary

Ultrasound Sonographer (Link Grade)

Division: Cancer and Clinical Core Services

Band: Link grade 7 to 8a

Salary: £47,810 - £62,682 per annum/pro rata

Interview Date: 5th February 2026

We are recruiting for aUltrasound Sonographer (Link Grade)who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families

The successful Ultrasound Sonographer post holder will have responsibility for the provision of high quality Ultrasound scans within the imaging department .

As a Ultrasound Sonographer will ensure and maintain a high personal standard of clinical excellence, be required to attend training and train other staff as and when required.

All candidates will be required to participate in rotation at different sites.

Main duties of the job

To accurately perform and report on scans in a timely manner and as directed by the Consultant radiologists and Head of Imaging.

To ensure at all times that the ultrasound equipment is used safely

To achieve high levels of diagnostic outcomes by using experience, knowledge and clinical expertise within scope of practice

To work in the department and on mobiles as required and to promote the maintenance of an efficient, effective and high quality service for all users

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

275-2601US-LG

Job locations

Medway Martime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be aware of the confidential nature of the work and maintain strictest confidence when dealing with patients, staff and other health service business information.

To train and supervise the clinical work/assessment of qualified and junior/student staff

To fulfil CPD commitments, including identifying personal career development needs, and provide evidence when required in order to achieve the Link grade.

Participate in any departmental lead roles.

To take part in improving and encouraging good working practices and to investigate efficient and improved ways of working with staff and Lead Consultant Radiologists.

To ensure that equipment is appropriately and routinely Quality checked with corrective action instigated, working in conjunction with the clinical lead.

To actively assist in any Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Audit programmes as required.

To deal with members of the public with courtesy and professionalism.

To respect the right to privacy and confidentiality of the patients attending for Ultrasound scans.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be aware of the confidential nature of the work and maintain strictest confidence when dealing with patients, staff and other health service business information.

To train and supervise the clinical work/assessment of qualified and junior/student staff

To fulfil CPD commitments, including identifying personal career development needs, and provide evidence when required in order to achieve the Link grade.

Participate in any departmental lead roles.

To take part in improving and encouraging good working practices and to investigate efficient and improved ways of working with staff and Lead Consultant Radiologists.

To ensure that equipment is appropriately and routinely Quality checked with corrective action instigated, working in conjunction with the clinical lead.

To actively assist in any Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Audit programmes as required.

To deal with members of the public with courtesy and professionalism.

To respect the right to privacy and confidentiality of the patients attending for Ultrasound scans.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or recognised equivalent
Registered with the Statutory Board of the Health Care
2.5 years at Senior level

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the key attributes of US Imaging
Knowledge of NHS Targets.
Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Relevant experience in a NHS Trust or Private sector
Qualified in General & Gynae scanning
Effective leadership skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or recognised equivalent
Registered with the Statutory Board of the Health Care
2.5 years at Senior level

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the key attributes of US Imaging
Knowledge of NHS Targets.
Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Relevant experience in a NHS Trust or Private sector
Qualified in General & Gynae scanning
Effective leadership skills.

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Martime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Martime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)