# Sonographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sonographer/c0160b96-5a6c-43b0-bbd6-e88f4d3d3e22 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sonographer/c0160b96-5a6c-43b0-bbd6-e88f4d3d3e22.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Kent and Canterbury Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-24T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-17T15:30:47.237Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Canterbury/East_Kent_Hospitals_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/General_Sonographer_Practitioner/General_Sonographer_Practitioner-v8177416 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8177416?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will work at an enhanced level of practice utilising highly developed post graduate ultrasound experience, knowledge and skills in sonographic imaging and diagnostic reporting. The post holder will assist in the day-to-day operational management of the sonography team, department, providing effective leadership. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of the ultrasound team in providing an effective and efficient ultrasound service. The post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of complex clinical duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills. The post holder is an autonomous practitioner carrying out a wide range of complex general scans. They report these examinations without routine input from any other professional discipline. They are required to make decisions regarding follow-up scans to monitor conditions and also referral to the appropriate clinicians when necessary. These actions will be based on the findings of the ultrasound examinations. The Sonographer is required to communicate highly sensitive information to patients and clinicians. The post holder will be required to travel across sites to cover lists and managerial support. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. ### Applicant requirements 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 ### Governance **Essential** - Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service - Commitment to equity and diversity - Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach - Upholds and role models the Trust values **Desirable** - Experience of implementing and evaluating improvements in care ### Qualifications and training **Essential** - Post graduate UK accredited qualification in General Medical Ultrasound from UK university or comparable qualification - Minimum of 2 years, up to date and recent general medical ultrasound experience - Relevant first level qualification - HCPC registration **Desirable** - MSc in Medical Ultrasound - State registration ### Knowledge, skills and experience **Essential** - Evidence of wide range of general medical scanning. Ability to demonstrate existing ultrasound skills e.g abdominal/gynae/small parts/neck MSK etc - Evidence of active and continued professional development - Excellent sonographic skills **Desirable** - Able to demonstrate existing ultrasound knowledge - Previous senior experience ### Personal/ professional attributes **Essential** - Good inter-personal skills - The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English - Decision making skills Leadership, management and supervisory skills - Effective communication skills ## Documents - [comm49-application-pack (pdf, 926.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10480327) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 394.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10480326) ## 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.