Job SummaryWe are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Sonographer to work as an independent practitioner, working closely with the Superintendent on the management and planning of an efficient ultrasound service daily.
The post holder must ensure consistency of medical imaging quality, accurate, informative report writing and maintain standards of patient care to the agreed departmental protocol.
To maintain a high level of personal expertise and continual professional development.
Main Duties of the JobWe are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Sonographers to work in our busy and well equipped ultrasound departments at either of our main sites Epsom General Hospital or St Helier Hospital.We offer experience in all Ultrasound imaging techniques including Abdominal, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Paediatric, Obstetric and, Gynaecological with Nuchal scanningThe Ultrasound department at Epsom consists of 5 general ultrasound rooms, one vascular ultrasound rooms and one dedicated ultrasound room in our maternity unit for obstetric scans.The ultrasound department at St Helier consists of 5 general ultrasound rooms with a dedicated paediatric service within our children's unit and dedicated obstetric ultrasound rooms in the maternity unit as well as a satellite service at the Jubilee Health Centre You will need to be motivated, well organised, and demonstrate a caring professional manner with good patient interaction.We are a progressive department fully committed to CPD and professional development and will consider applicants willing to develop skills in specialist areas such as MSK or Paediatric imaging.
Interview Date: TBC
About UsSt George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
DetailsDate posted: 01 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-8007887-AG-A
Job locations: St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom
Person SpecificationQualifications and Training- DCR or BSc Radiography
- PG Certificate in Ultrasound or International equivalent with specialism in a minimum of 2 of the following specialties: Obstetrics/ gynae, MSK, vascular, general
- HCPC/ Governing body professional registration.
Desirable- Interest in further study and CPD or working towards further qualification
ExperienceKnowledge and Skills- Sound knowledge of general ultrasound procedures ( including obstetrics and gynae / general)
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
- Ability to organise and prioritise work and that of others
Desirable- Working towards sonography specialism e.g. vascular sonography SVT accreditation
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
