Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an appropriately qualified person to come and join the Maternity Ultrasound Department and be trained into a qualified sonographer vacancy that we currently hold. Ideally the applicant will already be qualified as a radiographer or midwife, however a nurse with any other relevant background will be considered.

The work within the department, includes obstetric, general gynaecological, fertility and emergency gynaecological examinations.

We can offer permanent and part time working contracts to suitable applicants and if you have what we are looking for we want to recruit you now and welcome you to our friendly and dynamic team. If we like what we see in your application we will contact you immediately and invite you for interview.

*This post is being offered under Annex 21 of the NHS Terms and Conditions. The successful candidate will be appointed at a percentage of the Band 6 salary while undertaking the required training and development. On completion of the agreed training and once the required competencies are met, the postholder will progress to the Band 7 salary.

Main duties of the job

Sonographer - Trainee (Maternity)

Train to undertake and interpret diagnostic imaging under supervision.

Formulate and issue clinical reports under supervision. To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by example

To participate under supervision in advanced clinical based practicTo have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department.

Observe confidentiality with respect to the trust patient, staff and NHS information at all.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.

Our values:

  • Compassionate
  • Aspirational
  • Resourceful
  • Excellent

The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata for part time candidates (Annex 21)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7318001UCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the JD and Person Specification attached,

*This post is being offered under Annex 21 of the NHS Terms and Conditions. The successful candidate will be appointed at a percentage of the Band 6 salary while undertaking the required training and development. On completion of the agreed training and once the required competencies are met, the postholder will progress to the Band 7 salary.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the JD and Person Specification attached,

*This post is being offered under Annex 21 of the NHS Terms and Conditions. The successful candidate will be appointed at a percentage of the Band 6 salary while undertaking the required training and development. On completion of the agreed training and once the required competencies are met, the postholder will progress to the Band 7 salary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant graduate qualification

Desirable

  • Qualification in radiography or midwifery

Experience

Essential

  • Working with patients in a hospital environment

Experience

Essential

  • Working with patients in a hospital environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant graduate qualification

Desirable

  • Qualification in radiography or midwifery

Experience

Essential

  • Working with patients in a hospital environment

Experience

Essential

  • Working with patients in a hospital environment

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Sonographer

Tracy Oliver

Tracy.Oliver@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183227279

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata for part time candidates (Annex 21)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7318001UCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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