Advanced Practitioner - Sonographer | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Slough is seeking enthusiastic Sonographers to join a supportive team. You will perform a variety of ultrasound examinations and train new staff, maintaining high-quality standards in patient care. Ideal candidates have relevant qualifications and experience in obstetrics and general ultrasound. This part-time role offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant qualification in ultrasound and experience in various ultrasound exams.
• Ability to manage own lists and report accurately on ultrasound examinations.
• Commitment to maintaining quality in service delivery and participating in audits.

Responsibilities

• Perform obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound examinations.
• Produce ultrasound reports under the lead radiologist's delegation.
• Supervise students working within the department.

Skills

Experience in obstetrics

Gynaecology ultrasound

General ultrasound

MSK ultrasound

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Relevant ultrasound qualification

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated Sonographers to join a vibrant, friendly, supportive team providing a wide range of ultrasound examinations. We are looking for candidates with experience in obstetrics, gynaecology, general and MSK ultrasound. Part time or flexible working is considered.

To work as a clinical sonographer delivering a high quality ultrasound service within 7 day working. To be an effective member of the Department of Radiology providing a high standard of imaging and patient care, managing your own lists, performing and reporting a range of ultrasound examinations, participating in audit and supporting trainee sonographers.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. We host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military personnel working alongside NHS staff.

Job Summary

• Perform a range of obstetric and/or non-obstetric ultrasound examinations.
• Produce high quality ultrasound reports under the delegation of the lead radiologist for Ultrasound and in accordance with accepted practice and protocols within the Obstetrics Department.
• Contribute to providing a high quality and efficient ultrasound service.
• Maintain the high standards of the department by contributing to individual and team objectives.
• Supervise students working within the department.

Purpose of Job

• Undertake duties as a Specialist Sonographer.
• Perform a range of ultrasound examinations and produce high quality reports in accordance with accepted practice and protocols within the Radiology Department.
• Ensure the quality of work is audited at all stages and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Maintain the high standards of the department by contributing to individual and team objectives.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Service Delivery and Quality

• Maintain good communication and relationships with patients and other service users.
• Communicate results and findings to patients and relatives.
• Obtain verbal consent from patients or carers before undertaking any ultrasound procedure.
• Undertake audit to ensure the service – clinical and non-clinical – meets quality standards.

Personnel & Training

• Maintain CPD and own level of competence.
• Supervise trainee Sonographers, Consultants and SPRs in O&G, and support delivery of the training programme and assessment.
• Induct and train new staff and supervise student radiographers and trainee specialist radiographers - ultrasound.

Investors in People

• Brief staff on Trust objectives and plans; set objectives and identify training needs; ensure annual appraisals.
• Induct new staff and review outcomes of training with staff.

Equality and Diversity

• Comply with the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy; undertake equality updates and analyses of strategies and policies every three years.

Health & Safety

• Take reasonable care for health and safety and follow the Trust policies; attend mandatory health and safety training and infection control practices; ensure a safe workplace and appropriate risk assessments.

Safeguarding

• Employees in contact with vulnerable groups must safeguard and promote welfare.

Data Protection & Confidentiality

• Comply with policies related to Data Protection Act, Confidentiality and Freedom of Information Act 2000.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Sep 2025.