Reporting Ultrasonographer

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Reporting Ultrasonographer. You will independently perform high quality ultrasound examinations and communicate results to clinicians and patients, while contributing to teaching and training within the ultrasound team.

We welcome experienced sonographers and recent graduates alike, with a recognised ultrasound qualification and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Recognised ultrasound qualification (PgDip, PgCert, or equivalent masters level).
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC/NMC or equivalent registration.

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out high quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations following established protocols.
• Clearly communicate scan findings to clinicians, patients and other stakeholders in writing and verbally.
• Exercise critical thinking and judgement to interpret images and differentiate normal from abnormal findings.
• Be responsible for justification of ultrasound requests and manage workload.
• Share knowledge by supervising, educating and training multidisciplinary staff and students in ultrasound.

Education

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

Job description

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Reporting Ultrasonographer

The closing date is 25 October 2026

Are you a passionate and skilled sonographer seeking a fresh challenge? We invite you to become a valued member of our dynamic and supportive ultrasound team, known for its warmth, dedication, and commitment to clinical excellence. Whether you are newly qualified or bring a wealth of experience, you will find a welcoming environment where your growth and development are genuinely prioritised.

Why Join Us?

Supportive induction and mentorship tailored to your career stage, ensuring you feel confident from day one.

Continuous professional development, with structured opportunities to advance your clinical and leadership skills. We currently have sonographers carrying out advance practice roles in MSK injection, Neck FNA's and CEUS.

Active involvement in teaching and mentoring as a clinical placement site for the University of Cumbria's Direct Access MSc Ultrasound programme.

A collaborative culture where your expertise and ideas are valued and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and recent graduates. You must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgDip, or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom (HCPC/NMC or equivalent registration required).

The post holder will be supported in their work by a Radiology Support Worker; and the ideal candidate should be skilled in general, gynae, small parts ultrasound and obstetric scanning within FASP guidelines. Experience in MSK ultrasound would also be an advantage

Main Duties

Independently carry out high quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, following established protocols to deliver the best possible care for our patients.

Clearly and compassionately communicate scan findings to clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Exercise critical thinking and sound judgement to accurately interpret images, confidently distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings.

Be responsible for the justification of Ultrasound request, undertake and organise workload.

Share your knowledge by supervising, educating, and training multidisciplinary staff and students in all aspects of ultrasound.

If you are ready to take the next step in your sonography career in a team that values your contribution and supports your ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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