Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Sonographer - CDC

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

This position is open to qualified sonographers looking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced department and be part of our friendly and hardworking team at Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust.

In line with our trust objectives, we wish to recruit a Sonographer with high standards who is passionate about their work and committed to the pursuit of excellence. The trust ultrasound department is Sonographer-led and caters for a wide range of services which include obstetrics (including early pregnancy), general/surgical, urology, gynaecology, paediatrics, head and neck (including diagnostic and therapeutic intervention), Contrast enhanced ultrasound, musculoskeletal (including therapeutic injections) and a comprehensive vascular service in line with a dedicated vascular laboratory. We are happy to support staff development in line with personal ambition and service needs. We require highly-motivatedteam players, who are keen to develop professionally whilst maintaining competency in other key areas.

As a band 7 sonographer, you will be expected to produce high-quality diagnostic images and reports as well as provide a supportive learning environment for sonographers in training. You will also be expected to take part in audits and quality assurance programmes to develop the team and department.

Applicants will be expected to work across all sites including the new Community Diagnostic Centre at the Belfry, Redhill and Crawley CDC.

Main duties of the job

Must be able to work independently and NHS experience is essential within the advert.

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:

  • Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.
  • National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.
  • We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7193046-RB

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Evidence of essential experience for role
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Evidence of essential experience for role
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Non-Obstetric and Vascular Ultrasound Lead

Rachael Jarrett

rachael.jarrett1@nhs.net

07977995048

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7193046-RB

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Supporting documents

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