Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 7-8a
- Contract
- Permanent: SONOGRAPHER + £7,500 RRP
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 396-779-NN-7043508-DE-AL-Z
- Employer
- Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Kingston upon Thames
- Salary
- £51,883 - £66,239 per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS and £7,500 RRP*
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

SONOGRAPHER + £7,500 RRP
Band 7-8a
Job overview
SONOGRAPHER + £7,500 RRP
Exciting Opportunity for Skilled Sonographers to Join an Outstanding Healthcare Team!
We welcome sonographers of all skill levels, offering competitive Band 7 – 8a pay scales + Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP), based on qualifications, skill mix, and years of experience. This role includes a RRP, subject to terms and conditions and annual review.
When you join us, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that leverages the latest in ultrasound technology and clinical practices. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, inclusive culture and our commitment to patient-centered care.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals, collaborating to deliver exceptional patient care. We value proactive and flexible individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, working across our various sites, including Kingston Hospital, Teddington Memorial Hospital, Raynes Park Health Centre, and Surbiton Health Centre.
Our department offers a wide range of examinations, including abdominal, gynae, MSK, vascular, paediatric, small parts, and obstetrics, allowing you to expand your expertise and grow professionally.
To be eligible for a Band 8a role, you must be an advanced clinical practitioner with more than three years of post-qualification independent scanning experience, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and clinical decision-making responsibility. Additionally, you should possess the ability to manage a complex caseload and perform an variety of scans with proficiency. Managerial or leadership experience is ideal for this role. We currently have an essential need for sonographers who are able to scan paediatrics and vascular (DVT and carotids) ultrasounds.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust values
These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.
- Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
- Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
- Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
- Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Post graduate specialist diploma in medical ultrasound
Desirable criteria
- HCPC or other appropriate professional registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post-graduate experience
Desirable criteria
- CPD/Audit/QA experience
- Ultrasound training or mentoring experience
- 3 years post-graduate experience
- Management/leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound
Desirable criteria
- Advanced ultrasound skill mix
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alisa Mohamad
- Job title
- Clinical Ultrasound Lead Sonographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 8296 4045
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