Sonographer & Reporting Radiographer

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England seeks a Senior Sonographer/Reporting Radiographer to deliver high-quality ultrasound services. Responsibilities include performing diverse examinations, providing accurate reports, and training junior staff. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in a clinical setting, particularly in Obstetrics and General Medical Ultrasound. This role emphasizes patient care and effective communication, aiming to uphold professional standards. Opportunities for development and flexible working are offered.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Full range of ultrasound experience, including Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Experience teaching and assessing student Sonographers.
• Recent NHS experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of ultrasound examinations according to protocols.
• Provide accurate reports based on scan findings.
• Supervise and train junior staff and students.
• Communicate results sensitively to patients.

Skills

Ultrasound examinations

Patient communication

Clinical reporting

Teaching

Leadership

Education

DMU or Pg Certificate or Diploma in medical ultrasound

HCPC Registered Radiographer

Clinical image reporting qualification

Tools

Radiology systems – CRIS, Viewpoint, PACS

Job description

Sonographer/Reporting Radiographer

The closing date is 30 January 2026

As a Senior Sonographer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality diagnostic ultrasound services across a range of specialties. You will be responsible for independently managing and reporting on your own patient caseload, synthesising clinical history and scan findings to produce accurate diagnostic reports, and seeking second opinions when clinically appropriate. You will uphold and advance professional standards through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and contribute to the development of the ultrasound service by leading audits, supervising students, and teaching junior doctors and allied health professionals. Additionally, the post holder is required to provide image reports for an additional area of speciality such as X‑ray and/or MRI.

Main duties of the job

Scope and range: carry out a range of ultrasound examinations to agreed protocols and standards; provide written reports after synthesising history and scan findings to make a diagnosis; teach Student Sonographers, Midwives, and Student Radiographers; teach Junior Doctors with an interest in Ultrasound; assist with the department’s ambition to receive and maintain QSI accreditation.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high‑quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Carry out obstetric, gynaecological (including trans‑vaginal scanning), abdominal, small parts, and vascular ultrasound examinations to agreed protocols and standards, as required.
• Provide written reports after synthesising patient history and scan findings into a diagnosis.
• If qualified to do so, carry out MSK ultrasound scans and injections.
• Seek second opinions where necessary.
• Accountable for own professional actions and decision‑making when acting within clinical protocols.
• Provide a high‑quality reporting service and act as a role model for the radiology service at PAHT.

Patient Care & Communication:

• Communicate scan results to patients verbally as appropriate, including potentially unwelcome or upsetting news.
• Explain sometimes inconclusive results requiring interpretation (often emotionally challenging, especially in obstetrics).
• Communicate scan results to the referrer with the appropriate level of urgency, as patient management depends on examination findings, requiring extreme concentration.
• Provide a very high standard of patient care at all times, referring patients for timely management.
• Abide by patient confidentiality rules and the Data Protection Act.

Equipment & Systems:

• Take care of expensive and highly complex ultrasound equipment, reporting faults and breakdowns to the Superintendent Sonographer.
• Participate in the evaluation of new ultrasound equipment prior to procurement.
• Use the radiology systems – CRIS, Viewpoint, and PACS – appropriately to record patient examination details and images.

Leadership, Management, & Training:

• Report any accidents, incidents, or complaints to the Superintendent Sonographer promptly.
• Supervise Student Sonographers, providing clinical training and sharing knowledge as required.
• Maintain effective liaison with all radiology staff and external department staff.
• Manage own workload and success measures effectively.
• Support the reporting team, management, and clinical leads in meeting operational and strategic targets, and improving the quality of patient care within radiology.

Governance & Development:

• Undertake training and study necessary to achieve and maintain a high level of current professional knowledge and expertise.
• Undertake training and study to expand current practice, in line with clinical governance; assist in setting departmental protocols and standards.
• Understand, comply with, and implement all departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
• Participate in audits in clinical areas to ensure competence and compliance.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

Qualifications

• DMU or Pg Certificate or Diploma in medical ultrasound or equivalent.
• HCPC Registered Radiographer.
• Clinical image reporting qualification such as in MRI or X‑Ray.

Experience

• Full range of ultrasound experience, including Obstetrics & Gynaecology and General Medical Ultrasound.
• Independent reporting across scan areas.
• Experience teaching and assessing student Sonographers.
• Recent NHS experience.
• Experience in vascular ultrasound.
• Experience in MSK ultrasound.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust