Diagnostic Radiographer Sonographer

Sonographer with Preceptorship B7 to 8A

Band 7

Main area

Diagnostic Radiographer Sonographer

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Some weekend working may be required)

Job

UCGB
78a-SONOG

Site

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Town

Reading

Salary

£47,810 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata for part time candidates

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

19/01/2026 23:59

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated Good with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'.

We are C om passionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are A spirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are R esourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are E xcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.

Are you a professional Sonographer with a commitment to first class patient care and the drive to work within a high performing team? .

The Ultrasound service is Sonographer led, receiving referrals from GPs, outpatients, wards and the Emergency Department. The department also provides the lithotripsy service, for which full training is provided.

This opportunity would appeal to those looking to develop their General Ultrasound skills and gain experience across a range of complex case. We would also welcome applicants with MSK experience.

We offer preceptorship from band 7 to 8A on successful completion of clinical and managerial competencies. Please contact us for additional information.

The successful candidate will have a professional and practical attitude to their work with strong imaging and reporting skills. They will be comfortable working under pressure, 'multi-tasking' and liaising with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential with current/recent NHS experience to work both autonomously and in a team environment

Main duties of the job

• To be 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.
• To undertake all aspects of work in the Ultrasound Department, as appropriate to grade, including the supervision and mentoring of more junior staff

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of west Berkshire.

At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county's borders.

We employ more than 5,500 staff from 39 different nationalities and deliver care from a network of facilities across…