Reporting Sonographer – General Ultrasound

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wallace Cove; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship framework

Practice educator support

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a reporting sonographer to join the main ultrasound department in the radiology service. The post involves performing a broad range of general ultrasound scans (excluding obstetrics) and reporting independently, with supervision and mentoring for junior colleagues.

The role requires HCPC registration and a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, with a focus on delivering timely diagnostic reports and high-quality patient care within an NHS

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound required.
• HCPC registration essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of ultrasound scans in the main radiology department, excluding obstetric scanning.
• Report findings and make appropriate recommendations.
• Issue diagnostic reports in a timely manner based on ultrasound findings.
• Provide a high-quality, comprehensive ultrasound service to patients and referring clinicians.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.
• Undertake all aspects of work in the ultrasound department as appropriate to grade.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork / independent work

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

This reporting sonographer role sits in the main ultrasound department of Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, a QSI-accredited service linked to the University of Reading. The post covers a broad range of general ultrasound scans, which the postholder performs and reports independently, with junior staff supervision and mentoring. Obstetric scanning is not carried out in this department, and a preceptorship offers a route to 8A. Applicants need HCPC registration and a postgraduate diploma in medical ultrasound.

What the job involves

• Perform a range of ultrasound scans in the main radiology department, excluding obstetric scanning
• Report findings and make appropriate recommendations
• Issue diagnostic reports in a timely way based on ultrasound findings
• Provide a high-quality, comprehensive and efficient ultrasound service to patients and referring clinicians
• Work as an effective member of the ultrasound team
• Supervise and mentor more junior staff
• Exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries
• Undertake all aspects of work in the ultrasound department as appropriate to grade

What’s required

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Skills & knowledge

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or individually
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own activities

Nice to have

• Experience of audit
• Evidence of teaching and training skills
• Understanding of quality management systems and processes

What’s offered

• Preceptorship framework with a progression route to 8A
• Support from a practice educator