Ultrasonographer

Band 7 Sonographer - (plus HCAS) with additional Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP)
Our Ultrasound department consists of 16 rooms: 6 General, 6 Obstetrics, 1 EPAU, 1 ACU, 1 ACU and 1 satellite clinic. All our rooms are equipped with the latest GE machines. We are a busy and dynamic department doing a wide variety of examinations such as Obstetric, Gynae, General Abdominal, Small Parts, Vascular, Paediatric and MSK ultrasound.

We have a culture which fosters innovation and supports new ideas whilst also ensuring our people are well supported so that they have high rates of employee satisfaction and are professionally developing to be the leaders of tomorrow.

The successful candidate will work mainly at the Chelsea and Westminster site but may cover West Middlesex Hospital site when services require.

The minimum scanning requirements for this role:
Obstetrics US (FASP & GAP knowledge and application), Gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound is essential. This includes scanning, independent reporting and onward recommendation of all modalities in line with national and local guidelines and protocols. Small parts, MSK, vascular and paediatrics (including GRAF hips) ultrasound skills are desirable.

Previous candidates need not apply.

To independently scan and report examinations in obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound. Paediatric, vascular and MSK ultrasound may also be performed depending on experience and training. Please refer to the job description for more details.

• All members of staff within the Department
• All levels of hospital staff, patients and members of the public
• Develop a particularly close relationship with consultants and senior nursing and administrative staff

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites — Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital — along with award‑winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us ‘Good’ in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and ‘Outstanding’ in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.

Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

• Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the Department.
• Communicate with patients and relatives in a professional and reassuring manner, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances.
• Deliver distressing news/results to patients regarding fetal abnormalities with the appropriate empathy.

• Undertake all ultrasound duties independently, efficiently and to provide a highly specialised clinical service.
• Produce accurate reports and formal diagnostic opinion in a timely manner based on examinations undertaken.
• Ensure that patients receive a high standard of care throughout all ultrasound specialties.
• Display competence and confidence to undertake intimate procedures, including trans‑vaginal scans, ensuring relevant consent procedures have been adhered to.
• Have the appropriate precise skills required for ultrasound techniques…