At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform advanced ultrasound imaging and support teaching in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Company: Join King's College Hospital, one of the UK's largest teaching trusts.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Engage in research and continuous quality improvement in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patient care while advancing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: HCPC registered with postgraduate experience in medical ultrasound required.
The predicted salary is between 66274 - 73496 £ per year.
- Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Sonographer
- NHS Af C: Band 8a
Main area: Clinical Specialist Sonographer, Grade NHS Af C: Band 8a. Contract: Permanent.
- Full time
- Part time
- Compressed hours
Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Site: Denmark Hill, Camberwell, London.
Salary £66,274 – £73,496 per annum, including HCA, R&R and a £5,000 pro‑rata premise rota bonus.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest teaching trusts.
We provide local and specialist services across five sites in South East London and welcome flexible working from the outset.
We have an urgent vacancy for a dynamic, proactive sonographer at the Denmark Hill site.
Qualifications required: HCPC registered or possess a PGDip/MSc in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent) and apply a relevant professional qualification.
Previously shortlisted candidates need not apply.
Contact: Jennifer Andrews‑Kirkwood, Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Manager, General Ultrasound Department, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS.
Main duties of the job
In a complex, tertiary referral environment, the role involves advanced abdominal and obstetric imaging, CT, MRI, and MSK US duties. You will perform ultrasound examinations independently across the department, inpatient wards and intensive care units, including bedside scanning of critically ill patients.
Support one‑stop liver clinics and urgent same‑day referrals.
Involvement with Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) and complex liver imaging.
Provide teaching to registrars, student sonographers and radiographers.
Outcome: contribute to research, audit, service development, and continuous quality improvement.
- Detailed responsibilities
- Provide timely, efficient, and courteous ultrasound services at agreed standards.
- Take responsibility for own caseload, report independently, and discuss outcomes with patients.
- Adhere to mandatory codes of practice and professional guidelines.
- Communicate complex information to patients, staff and carers and secure informed consent.
- Position patients accurately and adapt techniques to patient needs.
- Deputise for the Clinical Specialist Manager in their absence.
- Contribute to staffing strategy, workload and resource allocation.
- Take on day‑to‑day management duties within the department.
- Supervise, train and appraise student sonographers and radiology registrars.
- Assess registrar competency before independent lists and on‑call duties.
- Maintain recognised professional qualification (HCPC or equivalent).
- Hold postgraduate medical ultrasound qualification from an accredited HEI.
- Engage in CPD and evidenced activities.
- Develop and maintain effective working partnerships and stakeholder communication.
Person specification
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven postgraduate experience in general medical scanning (upper abdominal, pelvic, small parts including testes, thyroid).
- HCPC registration.
- Recent NHS experience.
- PGDip in medical ultrasound or equivalent.
- Proven teaching experience.
- Paediatric ultrasound experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Participation in departmental research and audit.
- Experience in contrast‑enhanced ultrasound (CEUS).
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Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Sonographer in London employer: Kings College Hospital
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals located in vibrant London. With a strong commitment to employee development, apprentices benefit from structured training and flexible working options that cater to diverse needs, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support. Join a dedicated team where your contributions directly impact patient care and where you can grow your career in a meaningful way.
