Reporting Sonographer – General Ultrasound

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Reporting Sonographer – General Ultrasound

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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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.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

28 October 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-REPSON3

Job locations

Royal Berkshire

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

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.

Job description

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

Desirable

• Experience of audit

application

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching and training skills
• Understanding of Quality Management systems and processes

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Desirable

• Experience of audit

application

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

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 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

[email protected]

01183227993

Details

Date posted

28 October 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-REPSON3

Job locations

Royal Berkshire

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

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