# Sonographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sonographer/3d852103-e35d-4456-acb2-a688185ee2c0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sonographer/3d852103-e35d-4456-acb2-a688185ee2c0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Location:** Newham University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £55524.00 to £62652.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (+ £5000 RRP per annum pro rata) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T13:57:46.859Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8291129 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8291129?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post-holder will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with those involved to ensure the appropriate imaging, reporting and management of the patient is provided when and where necessary. They will maintain a high professional and technical standard of ultrasound imaging. The Sonographer will undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice, adhering to Ultrasound Guidelines such as those published by BMUS, RCOG, RCR and NICE. The post-holder will work as a practitioner in the delivery of all ultrasound imaging, reporting and management of the patient within the department protocols. The post- holder will liaise with key Lead Nurses, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the directorate of Women and Children’s. In the absence of a Site Lead Sonographer, the post-holder will oversee the day-to-day workload to ensure staff and resources are allocated to the area and managed effectively. They will promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals together with outside agencies regarding patient care and progress. ### Main duties of the job - To professionally and legally take responsibility to ensure a high standard of clinical care and patient welfare for all patients whilst in the Department and under your management, supporting more junior staff to do likewise. - To interpret, analyse and report clinical and non-clinical facts to form an accurate and justified procedure in a wide range of complex conditions. To recommend the best course of imaging intervention and procedure and provide optimum quality images for accurate diagnosis. - To carry out comprehensive assessments demonstrating skills while working independently on a wide range of patients / clients of varied ages, levels of ability, communication barriers, ethnic backgrounds and social status. - To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients in working area, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. - To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment (including intimate examinations such as Transvaginal and Testes scanning). ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Sufficient ability to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations. - Be of smart personal appearance. - - Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and integrity. - Commitment to the continuous development of self and other staff. - Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership. ### Skills **Essential** - High level inter-personal and communications skills - Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines. - Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations. - Ability to deal with patients in an empathic and considerate fashion - Experience of breaking bad news to patients. - Ability to work under pressure. - Computer literate. - High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude. - Able to prioritise, organise and delegate. - Decisive, use of sound judgement in decision making and delivering work in a timely and confident manner. **Desirable** - Presentation skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound. - Current and up to date state registration through a regulatory body (HCPC; NMC or GMC) or RCT. **Desirable** - To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography. - MSc in Medical Ultrasound. - DQASS Nuchal Translucency certification ### Knowledge / Experience **Essential** - An up to date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics / professional issues. - Able to demonstrate the ability to carry out and report on a full range of ultrasound examinations in Gynaecology, General Abdominal and Small Parts. - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Training in vascular ultrasound. - Training in MSK ultrasound. - Experience of post graduate teaching. - Attendance of a clinical supervisor course. ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 528.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698846) - [nuh bus routes (pdf, 158.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698847) - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.