Sonographer (+£7,500 RRP)

Band 7-8a

Main area

Radiology

Grade

Band 7-8a

Contract

Permanent: Sonographer + £7,500 RRP

Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (8:30-17:00, 5 days a week)

Job ref

396-7737915-DE-GV-D

Site

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Town

Kingston upon Thames

Salary

£55,524 - £70,887 per annum inc outer HCAS + £7,500 RRP (pro-rata)

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

28/10/2026 23:59

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.
• 'Do not email the Ultrasound Lead with applications. Please apply directly through the job link'.
• Please note: The advert is for band 7-8a. The banding offered will be dependant on skill mix and experience.

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 a variety of scans with proficiency
• Managerial or leadership experience is ideal for this role
• We currently have an essential need for multi-skilled sonographers who are able to scan a variety of paediatrics, MSK and vascular ultrasounds.

Working for our organisation

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated “Outstanding” for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.

We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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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.

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Alisa Mohamad

Job title

Clinical Ultrasound Lead Sonographer

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

020 8296 4045