Sonographer — Private Ultrasound Clinic

Sonographer — Private Ultrasound Clinic

Location: Dagenham, Orpington or across both clinics, by agreement

Pay: £25.26–£28.90 per hour, depending on relevant experience

Hours: 23–30 hours per week, including weekends and evenings. The working pattern will be agreed according to clinic location and service needs.

We are looking for a skilled, compassionate sonographer to join our private ultrasound clinics. You will combine high-quality scanning with a warm bedside manner, helping expectant parents feel comfortable, informed and supported throughout their appointment.

About the role

An important part of your role will be showing expectant parents their baby, explaining what they can see and giving them the opportunity to bond with their baby in a welcoming, reassuring environment.

You will perform pregnancy ultrasound examinations within your assessed scope of competence, produce accurate images and reports, and explain findings clearly and sensitively. You will recognise concerns and follow appropriate referral pathways while maintaining patient dignity, confidentiality and high standards of care.

Scans you would perform

4D scans

Gender scans (from 15 weeks)

Early scans including transvaginal scans

Reassurance scans

Growth and presentation scans

About you

• Relevant ultrasound qualifications and demonstrable competence in the examinations you will perform.
• HCPC registration preferred. Applicants with other relevant qualifications, including international or non-CASE-accredited awards, will be considered in line with BMUS and Society of Radiographers recruitment guidance, subject to qualification, registration and competency checks.
• Experience in obstetric scanning preferred.
• Previous experience in private 3D/4D pregnancy scanning preferred.
• A warm, reassuring bedside manner and excellent communication skills.
• The ability to communicate unexpected or sensitive findings with compassion and professionalism.
• A commitment to continuing professional development and safe clinical practice.
• Availability to work agreed evening and weekend sessions.

What we offer

• £25.26–£28.90 per hour, depending on relevant experience.
• 23–30 hours per week.
• The opportunity to work in Dagenham, Orpington or across both clinics.
• One paid study day each year to attend an agreed relevant conference or study event, with the event fee paid by the company.
• Visa sponsorship if required for eligible candidates already residing in the UK, subject to applicable immigration and sponsorship requirements.
• Employee assistance programme that includes free counselling and virtual GP appointments.
• Supportive environment with extensive one on one training and supervision for up to one month or until you are confident with our scans and policies and can work independently
• 20min appointment times
• Paid lunch breaks

Visa sponsorship and eligibility

This vacancy is open only to candidates already residing in the UK. Please do not apply if you are currently living outside the UK.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short covering message to janene@babyvue.co.uk, outlining your qualifications, scanning experience, preferred clinic location and availability.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide qualification transcripts and evidence of clinical training. The selection process will include assessment of relevant scanning, reporting and communication skills.