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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer

The closing date is 12 August 2025

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Job summary

The post holder is part of a team that provides general ultrasound services to the Trust and Community Sites.To be responsible for carrying out ultrasound procedures to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

Main duties of the job

  • Perform complex Ultrasound examinations, unsupervised and to a very high standard. Provide an efficient and responsive service to patients and users of the service.
  • Act as a source of specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in Ultrasound appearances, working autonomously & making clinical decisions, which may have a direct impact upon the patient's diagnosis, management & treatment.
  • Interpret complex data in order to ascertain and identify any pathological or incidental findings, including those with diverse or complex presentations or pathologies, offering a diagnosis or differential diagnosis, where appropriate.
  • Provide advice on Ultrasound referrals to colleagues across the multidisciplinary spectrum &/or alternative imaging recommendations, as appropriate.
  • Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to & high levels of cleanliness are maintained, including specific departmental protocols and the policy on uniform.
  • Participate in departmental audit programme; Quality assurance programmes and related areas of clinical governance.

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.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-LG-EMF18882-B7

Job locations

Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking a proactive, patient focused and dedicated sonographer to work alongside a friendly, supportive and expanding team. The successful candidate will be working as part of a highly driven and professional integrated group including radiologists, specialist MSK sonographers, fetal medicine consultants, gynecologists, HCAs and RDAs.

This role will enable you to work rotationally through all parts of the ultrasound service including the General Radiology Department, Ambulatory Emergency Centre the Antenatal Department and Community hospitals and will require you to independently perform and report on all examinations. The department undertakes examinations in abdominal, gynecology, pediatric, small parts, MSK, some vascular examinations and all aspects of obstetric ultrasound. We contribute to several one-stop clinics ensuring our patients receive a first class service. There is ongoing student training within the department.

Our departments in radiology consist of well-appointed ultrasound rooms ergonomically equipped to include state of the art ultrasound scanners. GE Logic 10 systems are used throughout radiology and the community. We also currently have community ultrasound services in Cranleigh and Haslemere and Milford Hospitals.

We are keen to develop individuals to their full potential and committed to supporting CPD and leadership opportunities. Educational half days are fully utilised for in-house training. We strive to continually improve the experience that our clients and members of the public receive.

Applicants must have the relevant qualifications DMU/PgC/PgD in medical ultrasound and HCPC registration.

Full time, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

If you are interested in this position and would like to visit the department or arrange an informal chat to discuss the role further please contact: Amanda Wilson Ultrasound Manager on 01483 571122 ext 4415 or email amanda.wilson1@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking a proactive, patient focused and dedicated sonographer to work alongside a friendly, supportive and expanding team. The successful candidate will be working as part of a highly driven and professional integrated group including radiologists, specialist MSK sonographers, fetal medicine consultants, gynecologists, HCAs and RDAs.

This role will enable you to work rotationally through all parts of the ultrasound service including the General Radiology Department, Ambulatory Emergency Centre the Antenatal Department and Community hospitals and will require you to independently perform and report on all examinations. The department undertakes examinations in abdominal, gynecology, pediatric, small parts, MSK, some vascular examinations and all aspects of obstetric ultrasound. We contribute to several one-stop clinics ensuring our patients receive a first class service. There is ongoing student training within the department.

Our departments in radiology consist of well-appointed ultrasound rooms ergonomically equipped to include state of the art ultrasound scanners. GE Logic 10 systems are used throughout radiology and the community. We also currently have community ultrasound services in Cranleigh and Haslemere and Milford Hospitals.

We are keen to develop individuals to their full potential and committed to supporting CPD and leadership opportunities. Educational half days are fully utilised for in-house training. We strive to continually improve the experience that our clients and members of the public receive.

Applicants must have the relevant qualifications DMU/PgC/PgD in medical ultrasound and HCPC registration.

Full time, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

If you are interested in this position and would like to visit the department or arrange an informal chat to discuss the role further please contact: Amanda Wilson Ultrasound Manager on 01483 571122 ext 4415 or email amanda.wilson1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold an appropriate professional qualification such as BSc Radiography
  • Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
  • Minimum of PgC in case accredited Ultrasound course. Must include Abdominal and Gynae Ultrasound. PgD preferable.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Preferably 1 year post degree or equivalent qualification, however newly qualified Sonographers will be considered.
  • Previous experience of working in an NHS setting
  • Previous experience in working in a general district hospital
  • CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
  • Adverse Incident &Risk management
  • Knowledge of local & National targets & Initiatives.

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
  • Attend specialist short Courses/seminars
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold an appropriate professional qualification such as BSc Radiography
  • Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
  • Minimum of PgC in case accredited Ultrasound course. Must include Abdominal and Gynae Ultrasound. PgD preferable.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Preferably 1 year post degree or equivalent qualification, however newly qualified Sonographers will be considered.
  • Previous experience of working in an NHS setting
  • Previous experience in working in a general district hospital
  • CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
  • Adverse Incident &Risk management
  • Knowledge of local & National targets & Initiatives.

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
  • Attend specialist short Courses/seminars

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Marie Nyoni

MNyoni@royalsurrey.nhs.uk

01483571122

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-LG-EMF18882-B7

Job locations

Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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