Reporting Ultrasonographer

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility in Chester is looking for a Reporting Ultrasonographer. This role includes performing high-quality ultrasound examinations, mentoring less experienced practitioners, and effective communication of diagnosis. Candidates must have a relevant ultrasound qualification and the ability to work autonomously. Competitive salary and full-time hours are offered.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Opportunities for mentorship

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification and be eligible to work in the UK.
• Possess high-level anatomical knowledge over numerous ultrasound procedures.
• Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Communicate diagnosis from scan findings to clinicians and patients.
• Supervise and technically train under- and post-graduate staff.

Skills

High level, specialist anatomical knowledge

Experience with ultrasound procedures

Analytical skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Reporting Ultrasonographer

Closing date: 01 October 2025

Working Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and professional sonographer to join our friendly, hard-working ultrasound team. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified individuals who will be given every support to gain experience within their role. We act as a clinical placement site for the University of Cumbria's Direct Access MSc Ultrasound programme and there are opportunities to engage in the training and mentorship of student sonographers. Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC/NMC/equivalent registration.

Main duties of the job

• Work autonomously within guidelines and reporting protocols, performing high quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations in order to aid appropriate / necessary patient management.
• Effectively communicate information regarding diagnosis from scan findings either verbally or in writing directly to clinicians and patients.
• To use analytical and judgmental skills to interpret ultrasound images, accurately differentiating between normal and pathological findings.
• Supervise, educate and technically train multidisciplinary Under- and Post-graduate staff in all aspects of ultrasound

About us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent (masters level)

Experience

• Possess high level, specialist anatomical and clinical knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures.
• Be adaptable, fully competent and safe in the operation of a variety of technical equipment specific to ultrasound
• Remain flexible at all times to an altered workload and act to prioritise accordingly using sound clinical judgement.
• Desire for self-development and motivation to embrace change and learn new techniques outside the current scope of practice.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide guidance, support and mentorship to less experienced ultrasound practitioners and clinical staff.

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.

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust