Reporting Sonographer – General Ultrasound

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced sonographer to perform and report a wide range of ultrasound scans within the main radiology department in Reading. You will work with a supportive team including a lead sonographer, educator, RDAs and radiologists.

The post offers opportunities for progression, including preceptorship to 8A, and the department is University of Reading affiliated with strong research ties.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with professional registration in the UK.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound is required.
• Experience of audit is advantageous.
• Good organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or individually.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise activities.
• Evidence of teaching and training skills.
• Understanding of Quality Management systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of ultrasound scans within the main radiology department (note: obstetric scanning not performed).
• Report findings and make appropriate recommendations.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff as appropriate.
• Exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.

Skills

HCPC registered

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork or independent working

Work under pressure

Teaching skills

Quality Management knowledge

Experience of audit

Education

HCPC registered

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

Job summary

Join the main ultrasound department at Royal Berkshire and put your specialist skills at the centre of a service that truly values professional and patient-centred compassionate care.

You'll use your expertise to independently perform and report a wide range of scans, working within a team where clinical excellence is the standard.

Our sonographers are supported by our lead sonographer, a practice educator as well as a team of RDAs and radiologists.

We are proud of our preceptorship which provides a framework for sonographers to progress to 8A.

The department is accredited by QSI and is fortunate to be a University of Reading department showing our commitment to patient care and research.

Main duties of the job

Performing and range of ultrasound scans within the main radiology department (please note, obstetric scanning is not performed within the department).

Reporting findings and making appropriate recommendations.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

Job responsibilities

The postholder will function as an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providing a high quality, comprehensive and efficient Ultrasound service to patients and referring clinicians; to include the timely issue of diagnostic reports, based on Ultrasound findings

The postholder will undertake all aspects of work in the Ultrasound Department, as appropriate to grade, including the supervision and mentoring of more junior staff.

The postholder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
• Experience of audit
• 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 accordingly
• Evidence of teaching and training skills
• Understanding of Quality Management systems and processes

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Sonographer
Andrea Adamson
[e-mail]
01183227993

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £64,750 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8011885UCGB78a-REPS2v2

Job locations

Royal Berkshire
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).