# Sonographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sonographer/9d10389c-8eab-4f90-9d20-54e08edf5981 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sonographer/9d10389c-8eab-4f90-9d20-54e08edf5981.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £53,751 - £60,651 per annum inc (£5000 RRP per annum pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-06T12:51:56.866Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Nuchal_Scanning_WXH/Nuchal_Scanning_WXH-v8134126 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8134126?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We currently looking for someone to take up a full-time position including weekends. There is also the opportunity for you to undertake overtime should you wish to do so on weekends through the Trust’s Staff Bank Agency. Special rates have been negotiated for sonographers. The department consists of 5 scan rooms which use modern GE ultrasound machines. The obstetric services include first, second and third trimester scans, fetal medicine, day assessment and routine screening. This all takes place all within the same unit ensuring dynamic cohesive partnership working alongside highly experienced colleagues. The position offers a rotation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Further rotation can be considered into Abdominal & Small Parts ultrasound scanning to retain and develop skills. £5,000 short term RRP (pro-rata) which is reviewed annually. ### Main duties of the job The post-holder will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in maternity and Emergency  Gynaecology unit (EGU), liaising with those involved to ensure the appropriate imaging, reporting and management of patients is provided as 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 Midwives, 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. ### 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. ## 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 communicating unexpected findings to parents/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 (PgCert/Dip) that includes a relevant obstetrics module and has been accredited by CASE (or equivalent) - - Current and up to date state registration through a regulatory body (such as the HCPC; NMC or GMC) or through the RCT (when statutory registration cannot be achieved) **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 examinations in Obstetrics, Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology ultrasound. - - Evidence of continuing professional development. **Desirable** - Experience of post graduate teaching. - Attendance of a clinical supervisor course. ## Documents - [wxh bus route (pdf, 286.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10431879) - [job description (pdf, 345.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10431878) - [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.