Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at the Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust radiology team.
The Royal Surrey is a 520 bed district hospital and home to the St Lukes Cancer center which is a tertiary cancer center for Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire cancer networks. The community sites provides GP and Outpatient radiology services to people closer to home. The community hospitals services include radiology, Phlebotomy, echocardiography, podiatry and numerous outpatients' clinics. Milford Hospital is currently part of a brand new community diagnostic center development.
We are seeking a sonographer to work alongside a friendly, supportive and expanding team. You will be working as part of a highly driven and professional integrated group including radiologists, specialist MSK sonographers, HCA's and RDA's. The successful candidate would be based working at the RSCH to include rotational shifts through all community centers.
All sites consist of well-appointed ultrasound rooms ergonomically equipped to include state of the art ultrasound scanners. GE Logic 10 R3 scanners are used throughout radiology and community sites.. CRIS and SECTRA PACS radiology systems are in use. All community sites have an x-ray room with a team on radiographers working alongside.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is part of a team that provides general ultrasound services to the Trust and Community Sites. They will be responsible for giving clinical support to more junior staff members and may take on the role of lead sonographer when on site. They will support student sonographers and more junior sonographers in career development within the Ultrasound team.
The department undertakes examinations in abdominal, gynecology, pediatric, small parts, head and neck, MSK, some vascular examinations. We contribute to several one-stop clinics ensuring our patients receive a first class service. There is ongoing student training within the department. You would be expected to be able to scan independently abdominal, renal and gynecology and have an additional competency in other areas such as pediatrics/lumps bumps/head and neck or MSK.
Applicants must have the relevant qualifications PgD/MSc in medical ultrasound and HCPC registration and 5 years or more experience post qualification as working in an NHS environment. . They must have experience supervising students and ideally previously had a role as clinical supervisor or some mentoring experience/training. Additional practice or experience in pediatrics would be beneficial. Additional qualifications in leadership would be beneficial but not essential. We are keen to develop individuals and committed to supporting CPD and leadership opportunities. Educational half days are fully utilized for in-house training.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,877 to £62,626 a year (per annum) pro rata -includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-JH-EMF18546-8a
Job locations
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
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