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.

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Sonographer
Andrea Adamson
andrea.adamson@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
01183227993

Details
Date posted
17 September 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-REPS2v2

Job locations
Royal Berkshire
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).