Job overview
- 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.
- 'Do not email the Ultrasound Lead with applications. Please apply directly through the job link'.
- Please note: The advert is for band 7-8a. The banding offered will be dependant on skill mix and experience.
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 a variety of scans with proficiency
- Managerial or leadership experience is ideal for this role
- We currently have an essential need for multi-skilled sonographers who are able to scan a variety of paediatrics, MSK and vascular ultrasounds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound
Desirable
- Advanced ultrasound skill mix
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate experience
Desirable
- CPD/Audit/QA experience
- Ultrasound training or mentoring experience
- 3 years post-graduate experience
- Management/leadership experience
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Post graduate specialist diploma in medical ultrasound
Desirable
- HCPC or other appropriate professional registration
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This advert is for Sonographer (+£7,500 RRP) with Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kingston Upon Thames, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £70,887 per annum inc outer HCAS + £7,500 RRP (pro-rata). The contract type is Permanent: Sonographer + £7,500 RRP. The application deadline is 28 Jun 2026.
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