Band 8a - Sonographer, Radiology | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £59,798 - £67,020 pa inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cross Site, WD18 0HB |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Are you an experienced sonographer with strong clinical skills? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care within Ultrasound Services?
We are seeking a full-time sonographer with experience across general medical, obstetrics and gynae or interventional US guided procedures to join our growing ultrasound team.
You will be required to work across our sites at St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, Watford General Hospital and Elstree Clinic.
Hours of service are from 8 am to 8.30 pm over 7 days. We are open to flexible working arrangements.
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.
In this role, you will:
• Manage a complex clinical caseload with significant autonomy and decision-making responsibility.
• Promote and deliver high quality ultrasound training to students, sonographers, radiographers, midwives and registrars.
• Have responsibilities for governance, leadership, teaching and supervision, supported by the Lead Sonographers.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Complete a wide range of examinations independently, including more complex and acute cases from a broad range of referral sources.
Independently produce interpretative reports giving a differential diagnosis of complex findings. Guidance on future patient management may be offered within the report.
Provide second opinions to junior staff in their chosen subspecialty.
Actively participate in CPD including audit of self and peers; providing feedback and learning outcomes as appropriate.
Provide expertise, supervision, peer review and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Aug 2026
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