Sonographer

• Sonographer+ £7,500 RRP
• Exciting Opportunity for Skilled Sonographers to Join an Outstanding Healthcare Team
• We welcome sonographers of all skill levels, offering competitive Band 7 - 8a pay scales + Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP), based on qualifications, skill mix, and years of experience. This role includes a RRP, subject to terms and conditions and annual review
• When you join us, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team that leverages the latest in ultrasound technology and clinical practices. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, inclusive culture and our commitment to patient-centered care.
• 'Do not email the Ultrasound Lead with applications. Please apply directly through the job link'.
• Please note: The advert is for band 7-8a.The banding offered will be dependant on skill mix and experience.

Main duties of the job

• In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals, collaborating to deliver exceptional patient care
• We value proactive and flexible individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, working across our various sites, including Kingston Hospital, Teddington Memorial Hospital, Raynes Park Health Centre, and Surbiton Health Centre
• Our department offers a wide range of examinations, including abdominal, gynae, MSK, vascular, paediatric, small parts, and obstetrics, allowing you to expand your expertise and grow professionally
• To be eligible for a Band 8a role, you must be an advanced clinical practitioner with more than three years of post-qualification independent scanning experience, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and clinical decision-making responsibility. Additionally, you should possess the ability to manage a complex caseload and perform a variety of scans with proficiency
• Managerial or leadership experience is ideal for this role
• We currently have an essential need for multi-skilled sonographers who are able to scan a variety of paediatrics, MSK and vascular ultrasounds.

About us

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.

We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £70,887 a year

per annum inc outer HCAS + £7,500 RRP (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

396-7737915-DE-GV-D

Job locations

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*

Note: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Job responsibilities

• Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*

Note: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• Post graduate specialist diploma in medical ultrasound

Desirable

• HCPC or other appropriate professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Post-graduate experience

Desirable

• CPD/Audit/QA experience
• Ultrasound training or mentoring experience
• 3 years post-graduate experience
• Management/leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound

Desirable

• Advanced ultrasound skill mix

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and prioritisation skills

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• Post graduate specialist diploma in medical ultrasound

Desirable

• HCPC or other appropriate professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Post-graduate experience

Desirable

• CPD/Audit/QA experience
• Ultrasound training or mentoring experience
• 3 years post-graduate experience
• Management/leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound

Desirable

• Advanced ultrasound skill mix

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and prioritisation skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

• Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*

Note: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• Post graduate specialist diploma in medical ultrasound

Desirable

• HCPC or other appropriate professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Post-graduate experience

Desirable

• CPD/Audit/QA experience
• Ultrasound training or mentoring experience
• 3 years post-graduate experience
• Management/leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound

Desirable

• Advanced ultrasound skill mix

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and prioritisation skills