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.

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.

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
• 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

• Experience of audit
• 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.

Closing date: 09 November 2026
Location: Reading
Working pattern: Full-time

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes 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.