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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Senior Sonographer

The closing date is 04 August 2025

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Job summary

Are you a Sonographer looking for a role in the heart of London. Craving a dynamic change in your professional life? Hammersmith hospital is eagerly searching for individuals like you!

We're in search of a skilled Sonographer to join our dynamic team. Whether you're seeking career progression or simply a breath of fresh air, this could be your perfect match.

As the face of Imperial College NHS Trust, you'll be on the frontline of health, displaying your ultrasound expertise to our local community. Your primary role will involve conducting comprehensive, predominantly non-obstetric, ultrasound procedures.

Given the characteristics of this position, it is anticipated that you will operate autonomously, so experience within ultrasound is necessary.We aim to ensure you feel valued in your position, so we provide you with opportunities to grow and evolve within your role and would consider rotatiing through the sites at Imperial

Whether you're hungry for your next professional milestone or yearning for a fresh environment, your search ends here!

Please feel free to contact us for more information on this role - we would love to speak with you! yasaman.shamsghahfarrokhi@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

  • To provide an efficient high quality ultrasound service comprising unsupervised scanning sessions within the trust maintaining a high standard of patient care.
  • To work as an independent practitioner by performing ultrasound scans to a high diagnostic standard, formulating a report and communicating the results to the appropriate clinician and to accountable for own professional actions.
  • Provide specialist advice pertaining to the ultrasound service.
  • Responsible for training and supervision of all staff within the ultrasound unit.
  • To be actively involved and assist with the department Audit, Research and Clinical Governance programme.
  • To deputise for Superintendent Sonographer.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2073

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR).
  • UK - HPC registration.
  • DMU / PgDip Medical Ultrasound.
  • Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

  • Further professional qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Must have worked as a senior radiographer carrying out a wide range of general ultrasound procedures.
  • Patient care.

Desirable

  • PACS
  • Experience of specialised procedures.
  • Supervisory experience

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Computer literate
  • Organisational skills.
  • Good Interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership qualities

Desirable

  • IV injecting
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR).
  • UK - HPC registration.
  • DMU / PgDip Medical Ultrasound.
  • Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

  • Further professional qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Must have worked as a senior radiographer carrying out a wide range of general ultrasound procedures.
  • Patient care.

Desirable

  • PACS
  • Experience of specialised procedures.
  • Supervisory experience

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Computer literate
  • Organisational skills.
  • Good Interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership qualities

Desirable

  • IV injecting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ultrasound Modality Lead

Yasaman Shams Ghahfarrokhi

Yasaman.shamsghahfarrokhi@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2073

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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