Job summary
As a Band 7 Sonographer at UCLH, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic ultrasound services across a wide variety of clinical presentations. You will manage a diverse caseload of patients, often with complex conditions, and contribute directly to accurate and timely diagnosis. Alongside clinical practice, you will supervise and support students, junior sonographers and colleagues, helping to shape the future workforce. This is a great opportunity to join one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals, where you'll work with cutting-edge technology, contribute to continuous service improvement, and be part of a supportive and innovative team committed to patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
You will perform a wide range of specialised ultrasound procedures, adapting techniques for patients with complex needs and ensuring the highest standards of image quality and reporting. You'll liaise with referrers, radiologists and other clinicians, acting as a point of expert advice on ultrasound imaging. In addition, you'll supervise and mentor junior staff and students, contribute to audit and governance activities, and support departmental service development. The role requires strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography or equivalent
- Postgraduate Certificate in General Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration or equivalent
- Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development including post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master's level
- Evidence that knowledge of general ultrasound is up to date
- Evidence of the ability to critically interpret ultrasound images
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of experience in a wide range of general abdominal ultrasound, DVTs and small parts examinations
- Experience of working with junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience in more than one hospital
- Evidence of experience of first line management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients
- Very high personal and professional standards, with attention to detail
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
- Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards
Desirable
- Experience of scanning baby hips
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students and junior radiographic staff to a required standard.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography or equivalent
- Postgraduate Certificate in General Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration or equivalent
- Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development including post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master's level
- Evidence that knowledge of general ultrasound is up to date
- Evidence of the ability to critically interpret ultrasound images
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of experience in a wide range of general abdominal ultrasound, DVTs and small parts examinations
- Experience of working with junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience in more than one hospital
- Evidence of experience of first line management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients
- Very high personal and professional standards, with attention to detail
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
- Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards
Desirable
- Experience of scanning baby hips
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students and junior radiographic staff to a required standard.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
