Job Summary

The post holder will work at an enhanced level of practice utilising highly developed post graduate ultrasound experience, knowledge and skills in sonographic imaging and diagnostic reporting. The post holder will assist in the day-to-day operational management of the sonography team, department, providing effective leadership.

Main Duties

• Be part of the ultrasound team in providing an effective and efficient ultrasound service.
• Carry out a wide range of complex clinical duties, acting on own initiative, using professional, analytical and reasoning skills.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner carrying out a wide range of complex general scans and reporting without routine input.
• Communicate highly sensitive information to patients and clinicians.
• Travel across sites to cover lists and provide managerial support.

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We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], called 'We care'.

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Location: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, CT1 3NG

Job Description

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Essential: Evidence of wide range of general medical scanning, ability to demonstrate existing ultrasound skills (abdominal/gynae/small parts/neck MSK), evidence of active CPD, excellent sonographic skills.
• Desirable: Able to demonstrate existing ultrasound knowledge, previous senior experience.

Qualifications and Training

• Essential: Post graduate UK accredited qualification in General Medical Ultrasound from UK university or comparable, minimum 2 years recent experience, relevant first level qualification, HCPC registration.
• Desirable: MSc in Medical Ultrasound, State registration.

Personal/Professional Attributes

• Essential: Good interpersonal skills, ability to converse in accurate spoken English, decision making skills, leadership and supervisory skills, effective communication.

Governance

• Essential: Flexibility in working patterns, commitment to equity and diversity, self-motivated, positive, adaptable, upholds Trust values.
• Desirable: Experience of implementing and evaluating improvements in care.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Sponsorship is available for eligible roles. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

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Address: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, CT1 3NG

Website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/

Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Rebecca Bristow, Principal General Sonographer, email: [contact hidden], phone: [contact hidden].

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