Sonographer & Reporting Radiographer

NHS; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Sonographer to join their team in Ivy Chimneys. As a Senior Sonographer, you will deliver high-quality diagnostic ultrasound services across multiple specialties. You'll independently manage a patient caseload, provide diagnostic reports, and contribute to the education of students. The role demands expertise in ultrasound technology and a commitment to professional development. This is a permanent, full-time position offering competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Development opportunities

Strong focus on wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in a full range of ultrasound examinations including Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Ability to teach and assess student Sonographers.
• Must have recent experience in a relevant clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of ultrasound examinations to agreed protocols.
• Provide written reports for scan findings and communicate results to patients and referrers.
• Supervise Student Sonographers and contribute to departmental audits.

Skills

Independently managing patient caseloads

Providing diagnostic ultrasound services

Teaching and assessing student Sonographers

Synthesizing clinical history and scan findings

Education

DMU or Pg Certificate or Diploma in medical ultrasound or equivalent

HCPC Registered Radiographer

Clinical image reporting qualification

Tools

Radiology Systems such as CRIS, Viewpoint, PACS

Job description

Job Summary

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, Student Radiographers, and Junior Doctors with an interest in Ultrasound. Assist 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 changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and joining services across health, social care and the voluntary sector. This means we work more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people and 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.

Details

Date posted: 16 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £57,888 to £64,880 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 000320

Job location: St Margaret's Hospital, Epping, Essex, CM16 6TN

Job Description 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, carry out MSK ultrasound scans and injections.
• Seek second opinions where necessary.
• Be accountable for own professional actions and decision making 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, recognising that the news may be unwelcome and sometimes upsetting.
• Explain sometimes inconclusive results and how they may be interpreted.
• Communicate scan results to the referrer with the appropriate degree of urgency, recognising that patient management may depend on the findings.
• Provide a very high standard of patient care at all times and refer patients for timely management.
• Abide by rules of patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.

Equipment & Systems

• Maintain expensive and highly complex ultrasound equipment, reporting faults and breakdowns to the Superintendent Sonographer.
• Participate in 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 in a timely manner.
• Supervise Student Sonographers, providing clinical training and sharing knowledge as required.
• Maintain effective liaison with all disciplines of Radiology staff and staff external to the department.
• 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 maintain a high level of professional knowledge and expertise.
• Expand current practice in line with clinical governance and assist in setting departmental protocols and standards.
• Understand, comply with and implement 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. 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• 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 Essential

• Full range of ultrasound experience, including Obstetrics & Gynaecology and General Medical Ultrasound.
• Independently reporting in all scan areas.
• Experience teaching and assessing student Sonographers.

Desirable

• Recent NHS Experience.
• Experience in vascular US.
• Experience in MSK US.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer Details

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

St Margaret's Hospital, Epping, Essex, CM16 6TN

Website: https://www.pah.nhs.uk