Job summary
We are now looking for an ambitious, highly motivated, dedicated & experienced Sonographer to take on the role of practice educator to help support trainee Sonographers, junior doctors and midwives working within Radiology. You must have outstanding communication skills and a passion for education. The remit of this role will include:
- Developing, implementing and delivering training lists for trainee sonographers and radiology trainees.
- Supporting the delivery of practical and theoretical ultrasound training
- Undertaking Audit across the Non Obstetric scan department.
You will be given a key role in the development of our existing and future workforce, opening up opportunities to all those who contribute to these services.
The Sonography team at Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust provides an essential service for the maternity community. We work closely with midwives, obstetric consultants and junior doctors within the maternity team to deliver the safest care possible for our pregnant women. We work across the hospital MDT with various teams to ensure we provide the highest possible training standards to deliver the safest service.
Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.
Please note: If you do not meet the requirements for the role or have specific registration where required then your application will be automatically rejected.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the region's busiest providers of healthcare. It was formed on 1 April 1998 following a merger between East Surrey Healthcare NHS and Crawley Horsham NHS Trusts. We are often referred to as 'SASH'.
We run East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where we have more than 700 beds and provide acute and complex services. In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital.
Every year, over 120,000 people attend our Emergency Department, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies and almost half a million people have outpatient appointments with us.
We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 5,500 staff providing healthcare services to a growing population of some 744,000 people.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted: 14 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £43,721 to £49,210 a year per annum plus high cost allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 326-8120819-AJ
Job locations: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom
Job description
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
- A complete and accurate application
- Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
- Evidence of essential experience for role
- Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
- Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
- Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
- Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the personal specification
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.
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: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ultrasound lead, Rachael Jarrett, rachael.jarrett1@nhs.net, 07977995048
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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