Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Sonographer
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
427-8115770
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal United Hospital
Town
Bath
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
09/09/2026

Employer heading

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sonographer

Band 7

Job overview

In this important role you will make a difference by working as part of a highly skilled and motivated team providing a high-quality ultrasound service at the Royal United Hospital and at our community hospitals as required.

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Sonographer with proven ability to work autonomously. 

As an experienced and competent practitioner you will understand the need for a caring and compassionate approach along with attention to detail, play a key role in the delivery of the ultrasound service and are able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to service development and CPD.

You will undertake all types of obstetric, gynaecology and general ultrasound examinations & provide independent reports - this includes early pregnancy assessment, and TVS. You will assess and report on your own specialised workload.

Want to learn more? Visit our dedicated Sonographer careers page to hear from our team, explore career development opportunities, discover the benefits of working at the RUH, and why Bath is a great place to live and work click here

Main duties of the job

We have a total of 9 rooms at the RUH and the service is delivered across an additional 3 community sites, so having a valid UK drivers’ licence would be advantageous.  All rooms are equipped with high quality (Canon, Samsung & GE) machines, dual monitors & PACS.

You will have the DMU/PgCert/PgDip or equivalent, with experience of working within an ultrasound department.  Trainees nearing the end of their Ultrasound training will be considered.

To be considered for this role, you must have a Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited Post Graduate Certificate in Obstetric ultrasound or Post Graduate Diploma which includes Obstetrics, Gynaecology & General Medical examinations. You can complete a statement of comparability using the UK ENIK tool - Statement of Comparability | UK ENIC

We would encourage you to take a look around and visit our team via an informal visit, for this, or to find out more please call Georgina Kingsbury - [email protected] or 01225 824379. 

Interviews for this role will take place on Wednesday 2nd September on site.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • CASE accredited or ENIC certificate of equivalency to PGCert/PGDip in medical ultrasound -
  • HCPC or NMC Registration
  • Evidence of CPD
  • DCRR, or BSc Undergraduate Degree in Radiography/Midwifery, or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • MSc in medical ultrasound

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Post registration NHS ultrasound experience
  • Experience performing and reporting of at least one field of ultrasound, ideally to include obstetrics
  • Experience of autonomous interpretation, reporting and referral on ultrasound examinations
Desirable criteria
  • Use of Soliton (Radiology Information System)
  • Leadership skills and experience
  • Knowledge of FASP and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Ultrasound

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Verity John
Job title
Ultrasound Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01225 265118
Additional information

We would encourage you to take a look around and visit our team via an informal visit, for this, or to find out more please call  Verity John, Team Leader - 01225 265118 - [email protected] or Georgina Kingsbury, Senior Sonographer on 01225 821840.

Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies