Overview
Abdominal, Small parts and Gynaecology Ultrasound
The Ultrasound department provides a wide ranging service including abdominal, small parts and gynaecological scans, with opportunities to broaden skills in HyCoSy, CEUS, FNA, MSK and Vascular ultrasound. A wide range of examinations are performed by Sonographers including In Patients, A&E, OP and GP referrals. The post offers a Link Grade competency system; graduates and experienced applicants may progress to senior levels according to approved competencies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
* Assess and perform own specialist casework in the area of specialism (e.g., Musculoskeletal, HyCoSy, CEUS, FNA, Breast ultrasound, etc.).
* Be responsible for regular QA (every 3 months) of at least one ultrasound scanner.
* Provide training to other staff in own specialism.
* Lead in clinical audit and undertake research in the area of specialism.
* Perform and report in general medical, gynaecology, small parts and vascular ultrasound to provide a high quality, patient-focused service.
* Continue to develop knowledge, practice and professional development through CPD.
* Attend discrepancy meetings and MDTs regularly.
* Submit discrepancies/interesting cases to the Consultant Sonographer weekly.
* Submit and present pathological case studies to sonographers on educational half days.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people and comprises two hospital sites in Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We run specialist clinics in community settings and are committed to staff health, wellbeing and continuous professional development.
Please see the supporting links on the right-hand side of the job advert for guidance on applying via NHS Jobs and more information about joining the ASPH Team. The advert may close early at the Trust’s discretion.
Details
Date posted: 09 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,008 to £56,908 per year (inc. HCAS)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Rotation to all sites – Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ
Job responsibilities
* Demonstrate a high standard of ultrasound skills and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound information in line with departmental evidence-based protocols.
* Implement and participate in QA of all imaging ultrasound scanners.
* Prioritise the departmental workload on a day-to-day basis.
* Manage time and prioritise own workload.
* Act as supervisor/mentor to sonographers and student sonographers.
* Communicate incidents/complaints to the Superintendent Sonographer and participate in investigations.
* Develop and maintain evidence-based quality standards that are regularly audited and initiate appropriate changes in practice.
* Engage in service development, improvement and redesign.
* Maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective patient management.
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
* BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
* Postgraduate Diploma in ultrasound (or equivalent) and vascular qualification or demonstrable vascular skills
* Postgraduate qualification/experiential learning in specialist area
* Evidence of CPD
* Current membership of professional bodies HCPC, BMUS and SOR (or equivalent)
* MSc in Ultrasound or related experiential learning
Experience – Essential
* Provide specialised advice to sonographers and student sonographers
* Broad experience in ultrasound scanning in abdominal, gynaecology, small parts, neck and vascular
* Experience in writing reports
* Experience in counselling and referral of patients to tertiary centres
* Familiar with radiology IT systems
* General administrative duties within an ultrasound environment
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in all aspects of ultrasound
* Experience in your specialist area of 1 to 2 years (including training period)
Desirable
* Experience in small parts, hernia and lumps & bumps scanning
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS disclosure may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Details at UK Visas and Immigration.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information at NHS Careers.
Employer details
Employer: Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Rotation to all sites, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ
Employer's website: https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/
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