Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

SONOGRAPHER + £7,500 RRP

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Job summary

SONOGRAPHER + £7,500 RRP Exciting Opportunity for Skilled Sonographers to Join an Outstanding Healthcare Team! We welcome sonographers of all skill levels, offering competitive Band 7 - 8a pay scales + Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP), based on qualifications, skill mix, and years of experience. This role includes a RRP, subject to terms and conditions and annual review. When you join us, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team that leverages the latest in ultrasound technology and clinical practices. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, inclusive culture and our commitment to patient-centered care.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals, collaborating to deliver exceptional patient care. We value proactive and flexible individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, working across our various sites, including Kingston Hospital, Teddington Memorial Hospital, Raynes Park Health Centre, and Surbiton Health Centre. Our department offers a wide range of examinations, including abdominal, gynae, MSK, vascular, paediatric, small parts, and obstetrics, allowing you to expand your expertise and grow professionally. To be eligible for a Band 8a role, you must be an advanced clinical practitioner with more than three years of post-qualification independent scanning experience, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and clinical decision-making responsibility. Additionally, you should possess the ability to manage a complex caseload and perform an variety of scans with proficiency. Managerial or leadership experience is ideal for this role. We currently have an essential need for sonographers who are able to scan paediatrics and vascular (DVT and carotids) ultrasounds.

About us

Our Trustvalues

These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

  • Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
  • Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
  • Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
  • Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £66,239 a year per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS and £7,500 RRP*

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

396-779-NN-7043508-DE-AL-Z

Job locations

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent
  • Post graduate specialist diploma in medical ultrasound

Desirable

  • HCPC or other appropriate professional registration

Experience

Essential

  • Post-graduate experience

Desirable

  • CPD/Audit/QA experience
  • Ultrasound training or mentoring experience
  • 3 years post-graduate experience
  • Management/leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound

Desirable

  • Advanced ultrasound skill mix

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent
  • Post graduate specialist diploma in medical ultrasound

Desirable

  • HCPC or other appropriate professional registration

Experience

Essential

  • Post-graduate experience

Desirable

  • CPD/Audit/QA experience
  • Ultrasound training or mentoring experience
  • 3 years post-graduate experience
  • Management/leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound

Desirable

  • Advanced ultrasound skill mix

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Ultrasound Lead Sonographer

Alisa Mohamad

alisa.mohamad@nhs.net

02082964045

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £66,239 a year per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS and £7,500 RRP*

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

396-779-NN-7043508-DE-AL-Z

Job locations

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Supporting documents

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