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.
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.
This role requires the ability to work from our 4 sites - Royal Surrey, Haslemere, Milford and Cranleigh.
Main duties of the job
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 care 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. Our modern, well-equipped ultrasound departments feature state-of-the-art technology, including GE Logic 10 ultrasound systems across our radiology and community sites
o Haslemere - Haslemere is a quaint and charming market town located in the South of Surrey. The hospital houses one X - ray room and one Ultrasound room with a busy Urgent Treatment Centre. We are also looking at adding an additional ultrasound room out here and considering options for the best use of additional spaceo Milford - Based in the quiet village, Milford Hospital is now home to our brand-new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre, housing 2 MRI scanners and a CT scanner.
Additionally, we have one X- ray room and two Ultrasound rooms.o Cranleigh - Situated at the foot of Surrey Hills, Cranleigh is a picturesque and vibrant village and home to Cranleigh Village Hospital. We have one X - ray room and one Ultrasound room here. With the help of the League of Friend Charity, Cranleigh will be receiving a refurbishment in 2026 which will include the installation of a brand new DEXA service.
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-centred diagnostic ultrasound service, independently performing and reporting a wide range of ultrasound examinations within their scope of practice. As an autonomous practitioner, they will use advanced clinical knowledge and judgement to support timely diagnosis and patient management.
The post holder will work flexibly across four Trust sites and participate in a 7-day shift-based service, including weekends and extended hours as required. They will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver an efficient, responsive service and contribute to service development, clinical governance, education and continuous quality improvement while maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.
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.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the opportunity this role presents you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold an appropriate professional qualification such as BSc Radiography
- Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
- PGC Case accredited Ultrasound qualification
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
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)