Band 8a - Clinical Specialist Sonographer

Band 8a - Clinical Specialist Sonographer

The role of Clinical Specialist Sonographer at the Royal Free Hospital is a vital one, encompassing a wide range of responsibilities within the Group Clinical Services division. Positioned at the 8a salary band, this role requires a high level of expertise in sonography, offering an opportunity to work across multiple sites including Royal Free, Barnet, and Chase Farm and peripheral sites.

The position is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging services, contributing significantly to patient care and clinical outcomes.

The main duties of a Clinical Specialist Sonographer include performing a diverse range of sonographic procedures with a high degree of proficiency and autonomy. This involves maintaining the highest standards of patient care, implementing best practices in sonography, and contributing to the development of protocols and guidelines. The role demands active participation in multidisciplinary teams, offering expert advice and support in sonographic matters.

Additionally, the sonographer plays a key role in education and training, both for team members and in the broader professional community, ensuring continuous advancement in clinical practice.

Support for consultant sonographers and managers are part of this advanced Band 8a role.

Cross site rotation through Barnet, Chase Farm, Edgware, satellite hospitals may be required depending on service needs.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For a detailed job description and personal specification of the role, please see documents attached to this advertisement.

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

• DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent
• PGCert or higher in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent
• Evidence of CPD
• HCPC or relevant professional registration

• Significant experience of working at a band 8a level
• Experience of working with clinical leads in specialist areas to develop services
• Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience across majority of main areas of US including obstetrics/gynaecology, abdominal, small parts, MSK, breast

• Demonstrates the ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students
• An understanding of local and national guidance relevant to medical ultrasound
• An understanding of the National and local policies and guidelines in relation to medical ultrasound

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.

£61,631 to £68,623 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS