# Sonographer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Royal Surrey County Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Radiographer
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £51,657 - £58,785 (per annum) including High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-29T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-11-13T17:20:37.605Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8437477
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8437477?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

### Join Our Dynamic Ultrasound Team at Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a passionate, proactive and patient-focused Sonographer looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team?

Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Sonographer to join our friendly and expanding ultrasound service. You will become an integral part of a highly skilled and collaborative team, working alongside experienced radiologists, specialist MSK sonographers, Healthcare Assistants and Radiology Department Assistants to deliver outstanding patient care.

We are passionate about continually improving the experience of our patients, colleagues and the wider community. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, work with an inspiring team and continue to grow professionally, we would love to hear from you.

This role requires the ability to work from our 4 sites - Royal Surrey, Haslemere, Milford and Cranleigh.

### Main duties of the job

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to rotate across all areas of our ultrasound service, including the General Radiology Department, Same Day Emergency care Centre and our Community Hospitals. You will independently perform and report a wide range of examinations, providing expert clinical care and contributing to excellent patient outcomes. Our modern, well-equipped ultrasound departments feature state-of-the-art technology, including GE Logic 10 ultrasound systems across our radiology and community sites

- Haslemere – Haslemere is a quaint and charming market town located in the South of Surrey. The hospital houses one X – ray room and one Ultrasound room with a busy Urgent Treatment Centre. We are also looking at adding an additional ultrasound room out here and considering options for the best use of additional space
- Milford – Based in the quiet village, Milford Hospital is now home to our brand-new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre, housing 2 MRI scanners and a CT scanner. Additionally, we have one X- ray room and two Ultrasound rooms.
- Cranleigh – Situated at the foot of Surrey Hills, Cranleigh is a picturesque and vibrant village and home to Cranleigh Village Hospital. We have one X – ray room and one Ultrasound room here. With the help of the League of Friend Charity, Cranleigh will be receiving a refurbishment in 2026 which will include the installation of a brand new DEXA service.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will provide a high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic ultrasound service, independently performing and reporting a wide range of ultrasound examinations within their scope of practice. As an autonomous practitioner, they will use advanced clinical knowledge and judgement to support timely diagnosis and patient management.

The post holder will work flexibly across four Trust sites and participate in a 7-day shift-based service, including weekends and extended hours as required. They will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver an efficient, responsive service and contribute to service development, clinical governance, education and continuous quality improvement while maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.

The post holder will provide a high-quality, patient-focused diagnostic ultrasound service, performing and independently reporting a wide range of ultrasound examinations within their scope of practice. Working autonomously, the Sonographer will use advanced clinical knowledge and judgement to produce accurate diagnostic reports that support timely clinical decision-making and patient management.

The post holder will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver a responsive, efficient and compassionate imaging service, maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice, patient safety and professional conduct.

The Ultrasound Service operates across four Trust sites and provides a 7-day service. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across all designated locations and participate in a shift-based rota, including weekends, extended days and bank holidays where required to meet service demands.

The post holder will also contribute to service development, education, quality improvement, audit and clinical governance initiatives.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the opportunity this role presents you.

### 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

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Comprehensive knowledge of ultrasound physics and diagnostic imaging
- Understanding of current professional and national guidance
- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality assurance
- CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of local & National targets & Initiatives.

**Desirable**

- Previous experience of working in an NHS setting
- Previous experience in working in a general district hospital
- Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Experience participating in audit and service improvement

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Hold an appropriate professional qualification such as BSc Radiography
- Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
- PGC Case accredited Ultrasound qualification
- Evidence of ongoing CPD

## Documents

- [candidate guide (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2442)
- [job description (docx, 997.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10772900)
- [rsft staff benefits (pdf, 393.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2284)

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