Sonographer

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

The Radiology Directorate has an extensive range of modalities including CT, MRI, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, interventional and cardiac angiography, general and fluoroscopic radiography, with ultrasound currently performed across two sites, Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Marys Hospital. From spring 2025 an ultrasound service will also be provided at the newly commissioned Livingstone Community Diagnostic Centre, Dartford.

We are looking for HCPC registered or equivalent, highly motivated professionals, with good leadership skills and commitment to ongoing service improvement and development to join our friendly but forward thinking department. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated advanced practice sonographers prepared to work flexibly within the department and cross site in order to deliver a range of examinations.

As a highly trained and experienced sonographer you will be expected to work autonomously within a busy ultrasound department performing a wide range of examinations and to work as part of the ultrasound team to deliver the ultrasound service over 7days across multiple sites.

You must possess a Diploma in medical ultrasound. Vascular and MSK training would be an advantage.

Applications are also invited from sonographers who hold the Post Graduate Certificate in Ultrasound for Obs/gynae, Gen Med or MSK. Post Graduate training would be positively encouraged and supported. Nuchal accreditation is desirable.

Regular CPD sessions are allocated.

The department offers extended day working and rotational Saturdays and Sundays with time off in lieu as part of core hours.

Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service and part time hours would be considered.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography or equivilent
• Post Graduate Certificate in Obs & Gynae or Post Graduate Certificate in General Medical Or Post Graduate Certificate Vascular Or Diploma in Ultrasound/DMU
• HCPC or equivalent Registration
• NT trained/accredited

• Post qualification experience in an NHS setting

• Management and supervisory skills.
• Good counselling skills.
• Teaching and training skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£50,008 to £64,880 a yearincl HCAS per annum