MSK consultant sonographer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford, GU2 7XX
Salary
£68,852 to £79,638
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
MSK consultant SonographerBand 8b Part time 2 days per weekPermanent Are you an expert Musculoskeletal (MSK) Sonographer looking for your next excitin...
As an autonomous advanced practitioner, you'll have the opportunity to influence the direction of our service by developing new pathways, supporting one-stop orthopaedic clinics, and contributing to research, audit, and evidence-based practice. You'll also inspire the next generation of sonographers by leading education, mentoring colleagues, and helping to deliver high-quality MSK ultrasound training programmes.
Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art GE logic 10 systems in spacious, ergonomically designed scanning rooms, providing an excellent environment to deliver outstanding care.
Act as an autonomous practitioner whilst maintaining a close working relationship with MSK Consultant Radiologists and key referring Clinicians to develop an innovative and leading edge MSK Ultrasound serviceTo support the effective planning, development, organisation and delivery of MSK and specific, well defined sub-specialty ultrasound training for sonographers and medical staff working collaboratively with the MSK Consultant Radiologists.
The post holder will work flexibly across four Trust sites and participate in a 7-day shift-based service, including weekends and extended hours as required. They will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver an efficient, responsive service and contribute to service development, clinical governance, education and continuous quality improvement while maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a first degree in Physiotherapy or Radiography (BSc or DCR)
- Post Graduate qualification at Masters level - achieving the following or equivalent : MSc / PG Cert MSK Ultrasound (CASE accredited
- Postgraduate management qualification or equivalent evidenced experience at senior level.
- Minimum of 5 years as a Band 8a Ultra sonographer or equivalent evidenced experience at this level
- HCPC registered as a Physiotherapist or Radiographer.
- Documented evidence of CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialist MSK ultrasound knowledge must be up to date and underpinned by evidenced theoretical and practical experience.
- Experience of work as an MSK sonographer within an NHS radiology setting
- Demonstrate an understanding of current issues in radiography and MSK ultrasound
- Ability to effectively train other members of staff including all medical & clinical staff at undergraduate & postgraduate levels.
- Evidence of enhanced computer skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding and experience of working with performance objectives and organizational targets
- Demonstrate an understanding of working under PGDs and experience in OGD documentation
- Member of relevant professional body
Desirable
- Evidence of first author publications in peer reviewed publications
- Experience at teaching in university /postgraduate setting
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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