Reporting Sonographer

Bristol Nhs Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Sonographers to join the dedicated multidisciplinary Ultrasound team. The role covers obstetric, general abdominal, gynaecology, small parts and musculoskeletal exams across Bristol City and Weston sites.

Post holders should hold a CASE-accredited PgCert/Dip/MSc in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent and be capable of independent reporting. Fixed-term positions for up to 12 months with flexible working patterns are available.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in ultrasound modality.
• Competent in independent reporting at advanced level.
• Previous NHS ultrasound experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and counselling skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
• Provide diagnostic reports in line with authorised level.
• Participate in service delivery across Bristol City and Weston sites.
• Communicate with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Ultrasound expertise

Independent reporting

NHS ultrasound experience

Organisation & time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CASE-approved ultrasound qualification

HCPC registration

BSc Radiography

Job description

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for Sonographers to join our very friendly and dedicated multi-disciplinary team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
Our busy and dynamic departments are responsible for the delivery of a wide case mix including Obstetric, General Abdominal, Gynaecology, Small Parts and Musculoskeletal examinations. Applications from Sonographers with skills in any of the above areas are welcome.
Candidates must hold a CASE accredited PgCert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.
Fulltime and part time positions, and flexible working arrangements are available and open for discussion.
The post holder will work across Bristol City and Weston Operating unit sites, working alongside a supportive and diverse team to deliver ultrasound services across a wide range of specialties to support patients within obstetric care, emergency /acute care, and referred through secondary care.
Included within the trust's hospital sites are St Michaels' Hospital, which provides obstetric care as well as being the South West's referral unit for fetal and maternal medicine, Bristol Royal Infirmary, which provides acute and emergency services, and is a Tertiary referral centre for upper GI cancer, and a regional centre for complex liver disease, and Weston General Hospital, which is a district general hospital offering ultrasound services across a broad range of specialties.
Main duties of the job
Your role will include (but will not be limited to):

• perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
• provide diagnostic report of examinations according to the level of authorisation agreed.
• participate in service provision across the different sites.
• Communicate and liaise with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will:

• have experience in the ultrasound ultrasound techniques and a thorough understanding of their application in a range of examinationareas mentioned above.
• have previous NHS experience .
• hold post graduate qualifications in Obstetric , Gynaecological Ultrasound and/or General Abdominal Ultrasound
• be competent in independent reporting in ultrasound
• demonstrate a commitment to maintain the highest standards of imaging and service delivery.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted: 19 August 2026Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 7Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year dependant on experience , pa pro rataContract: Fixed termDuration: 12 monthsWorking pattern: Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible workingReference number: 387-D&T0069-NGJob locations: City and Weston Operating Unit Sites
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience/ qualilfications
Essential

• Comprehensive and extensive knowledge and experience in ultrasound modality
• Competency in independent reporting at Advanced practice level with enhanced clinical reasoning skills
• Previous NHS ultrasound experience
• Excellent organisational and time management, planning and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and counselling skills
• Able to work as part of a team and also independently

Desirable

• Able to instruct and supervise others
• Research and development skills

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or PG Certificate / Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound from a CASE approved University or equivalent
• Registration - HCPC or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
• BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Calm under pressure and able to sustain mental, physical and emotional effort
• Motivated
• Committed and dedicated
• Resilient
• Logical and analytical

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.