Band 7 Sonographer

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  • Reading
  • £27.01 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Job Title: Band 7 SonographerTrust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustLocation: Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5ANWard: Maternity UltrasoundPay Rates: £27.01 per hourShift Patterns: 37.5 hours p/w Monday-Sunday 08.00-17.00The Role:Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust at Royal Berkshire Hospital is seeking a passionate Band 7 Sonographer to bring their expertise to its well established and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will function as an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providing a high quality, comprehensive and efficient Ultrasound service to patients and referring clinicians.Main duties of the jobIndependently undertakes general ultrasound sessions, providing comprehensive and accurate computerised reports on all examinations.Evaluates referrals with respect to appropriate clinical details and gathers relevant information from the patient or their representative. Uses such information to develop or adapt the procedure to optimise the diagnostic outcome.Vets, validates and prioritises referrals prior to appointments being scheduled; addresses patient queries regarding their appointment, either by telephone or in person.Identifies any contraindications to the procedure such as clinical condition, medication, insufficient patient preparation or any inability or unwillingness on the part of the patient to tolerate the procedure.Is responsible for the clinical management and care of the patient ensuring patient safety, privacy and dignity is always maintained. To include movement or transfer on and off the ultrasound couch using safe handling devices (i.e. hoists) where necessary.About usHere at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challengesWork-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leaveOpportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you wantDetailsDate posted08 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£27.01 an hourContractBankDuration3 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberM0042-82807AJob locationsRoyal Berkshire HospitalLondon RoadReadingRG1 5ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • At least 1 years NHS experience.
QualificationsEssential
  • HCPC Registration as a Sonographer.
  • BSc Degree in Radiology or equivalent radiographic qualification.
  • DMU / Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • At least 1 years NHS experience.
QualificationsEssential
  • HCPC Registration as a Sonographer.
  • BSc Degree in Radiology or equivalent radiographic qualification.
  • DMU / Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.

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