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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NHS sonographer appointment to work in the Gynaecology Diagnostic and Outpatient Treatment Unit on a 12-month fixed term contract. The post-holder will perform routine and complex gynaecological ultrasound examinations for patients with a wide range of presentations including pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, suspected fibroids, and family history of gynaecological cancer.
The post holder will work as a specialist diagnostic practitioner in gynaecology ultrasound and will be responsible for carrying out the appropriate diagnostic procedures to support delivery of both routine and subspecialty clinical services.
The applicant will work at UCLH only and will be based in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing within the Gynaecology Diagnostic and Outpatient Treatment Unit.
This post is suitable for part-time and/or job share
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide expert gynaecological and early pregnancy ultrasound services, delivering accurate, timely, and patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.
They will assess referrals, select appropriate imaging protocols, perform high-quality scans, and produce clear, clinically relevant reports to support rapid diagnosis and treatment planning.
The role requires excellent communication skills to explain procedures, discuss findings, and provide reassurance to patients and their families.
The successful candidate will contribute to one-stop diagnostic clinics, ensuring efficient patient pathways and supporting operational targets. They will also play an active role in audit, quality assurance, service improvement, and the training of junior clinicians, maintaining the highest professional and technical standards at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
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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
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of experience in a wide range of gynaecology ultrasound
- Experience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team
- Experience of scanning paediatric patients
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients
- Very high personal and professional standards, with attention to detail
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate Others
- Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography or MBBS, or equivalent
- Postgraduate Certificate in General Medical Ultrasound
- Current HCPC registration or GMC license to practice or NMC or equivalent
- Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development including post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master’s level in Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Evidence of the ability to critically interpret ultrasound images of complex findings
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This advert is for Sonographer with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Limited funding). The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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