Job summary This position is open to qualified sonographers looking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced department and be part of our friendly and hardworking team at Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust. In line with our trust objectives, we wish to recruit a Sonographer with high standards who is passionate about their work and committed to the pursuit of excellence. The trust ultrasound department is Sonographer-led and caters for a wide range of services which include obstetrics (including early pregnancy), general/surgical, urology, gynaecology, paediatrics, head and neck (including diagnostic and therapeutic intervention), Contrast enhanced ultrasound, musculoskeletal (including therapeutic injections) and a comprehensive vascular service in line with a dedicated vascular laboratory. We are happy to support staff development in line with personal ambition and service needs. We require highly-motivatedteam players, who are keen to develop professionally whilst maintaining competency in other key areas. As a band 7 sonographer, you will be expected to produce high-quality diagnostic images and reports as well as provide a supportive learning environment for sonographers in training. You will also be expected to take part in audits and quality assurance programmes to develop the team and department. Applicants will be expected to work across all sites including the new Community Diagnostic Centre at the Belfry, Redhill and Crawley CDC. Main duties of the job For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. About us We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England: Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021. National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do. We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum plus high cost allowance Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 326-7095718-RB Job locations East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 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 person specification 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 person 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). Additional information 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 Employer's website https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)