About this role
Job summary
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.
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 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.
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.
Applicants must hold the relevant ultrasound qualification (DMU/PgC/PgD in Medical Ultrasound) and be registered with the HCPC.
Main duties of the job
Our diverse ultrasound service includes abdominal, gynaecological, paediatric, small parts, MSK, selected vascular examinations. We are proud to support several one-stop clinics, helping to ensure patients receive timely, efficient and high-quality care. The department also plays an active role in student education and training, supporting the next generation of sonographers.
Our modern, well-equipped ultrasound departments feature state-of-the-art technology, including GE Logic 10 ultrasound systems across our radiology and community sites. Our community ultrasound services extend to Cranleigh, Haslemere and Milford Hospitals, providing excellent care closer to patients' homes.
At Royal Surrey, we are committed to helping our colleagues reach their full potential. We actively support continuing professional development, leadership opportunities and career progression. Our dedicated educational half-days provide regular opportunities for learning, innovation and sharing best practice
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Hold an appropriate professional qualification such as BSc Radiography Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
PGC Case accredited Ultrasound qualification
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)