Reporting Sonographer

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a Sonographer to join their friendly multidisciplinary team. The role involves performing various ultrasound examinations and providing diagnostic reports. Ideal candidates will have extensive ultrasound experience and a relevant qualification. Flexible working arrangements are available. This full-time role promises a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, enhancing patient care across multiple hospital sites.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in ultrasound modalities.
• Previous NHS experience is preferred.
• Commitment to high standards of imaging service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
• Provide diagnostic reports of examinations.
• Participate in service provision across all Trust hospitals.
• Communicate with patients and healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Ultrasound examination

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

PgCert / Dip / MSc in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

Main area Reporting Sonographer Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible working will be considered) Job ref 387-DT5443-LH

Site UHBW Town Bristol Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/01/2026 23:59

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for Sonographers to join our very friendly and dedicated multidisciplinary team at UHBW.

Our busy and dynamic departments are responsible for the delivery of a wide case mix including Obstetric, General Abdominal, Gynaecology, Small Parts, and Musculoskeletal examinations. Applications from sonographers with skills in any of the above areas are welcome.

We invite applicants who are either newly qualified or experienced Sonographers looking to develop their skills further.

Candidates must hold a CASE accredited PgCert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.

Fulltime and part time positions, and flexible working arrangements are available and open for discussion.

The post holder will work across UHBW sites working alongside a supportive and diverse team to deliver ultrasound services across a wide range of specialties to support patients within obstetric care, emergency / acute care, and referred through secondary care.

Included within the trust's hospital sites are St Michaels' Hospital, which provides obstetric care as well as being the South West's referral unit for fetal and maternal medicine, Bristol Royal Infirmary, which provides acute and emergency services, and is a Tertiary referral centre for upper GI cancer, and a regional centre for complex liver disease, and Weston General Hospital, which is a district general hospital offering ultrasound services across a broad range of specialties.

Main duties of the job

Your role will include (but will not be limited to):

• perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
• provide diagnostic report of examinations according to the level of authorisation agreed.
• participate in service provision across all of the Trust’s hospitals.
• Communicate and liaise with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will:

• have extensive experience in the ultrasound areas mentioned above.
• have previous NHS experience .
• hold post graduate qualifications in Obstetric , Gynaecological Ultrasound and/or General Abdominal Ultrasound
• demonstrate a commitment to maintain the highest standards of imaging and service delivery.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience/ qualilfications

• Comprehensive and extensive knowledge and experience in ultrasound modality
• Competency in independent reporting at Advanced practice level with enhanced clinical reasoning skills
• Previous NHS ultrasound experience
• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or PG Certificate / Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound from a CASE approved University or equivalent
• Registration - HCPC or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
• Excellent organisational and time management, planning and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and counselling skills
• Able to work as part of a team and also independently
• Able to instruct and supervise others
• Research and development skills

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.