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Full-time

Practice Educator in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustReading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom£49,387 - £56,515Closes 01/10/2026

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Band
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
18/09/2026
Closes
01/10/2026

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Role summary

This role is for a Practice Educator Sonographer specializing in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound. The successful candidate will independently perform and report a wide range of maternity and gynaecology scans, while also training and mentoring new sonographers. The position involves developing training materials, coordinating learning experiences, and ensuring high clinical standards within a supportive team environment. Flexible working options are available for this full-time or part-time contract.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide a high quality, comprehensive and efficient Ultrasound service to patients and referring clinicians.
  • Facilitate and maintain an effective learning environment, overseeing and participating in the teaching, training and mentoring of Ultrasound staff.
  • Develop training materials and programmes for all Ultrasound staff, including qualified and student sonographers.
  • Undertake regular training needs analyses with sonographers to identify opportunities for career and service development.
  • Independently undertake general ultrasound sessions, providing comprehensive and accurate computerised reports on all examinations.
  • Coordinate and deliver the learning experience of student sonographers undertaking the Post graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound.

Essential criteria

  • CASE accredited UK qualification in obs & Gynae ultrasound
  • minimum 2 years experience in NHS Trust performing OBS & Gynae scans

Desirable criteria

  • mentorship course
  • previous experience training sonographers

Useful to know

Band 7 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.

This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Educator in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound

The closing date is 01 October 2026

Job summary

Join us as a Practice Educator Sonographer and put your specialist skills at the centre of a service that truly values professional and patient centred compassionate care. We're looking for confident, highly trained professionals with a PG Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) from a CASE-accredited institution, with the experience and enthusiasm to train a new generation of sonographers.

You'll use your expertise to independently perform and report a wide range of maternity and gynaecology scans, working within a team where clinical excellence is the standard. Our sonographers are supported by fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, early pregnancy experts, and gynaecologists, giving you direct access to multidisciplinary insight and ongoing professional development.

You will provide guidance and support to both existing staff as well as trainee sonographers to meet their CPD requirements.

We're a small, committed team with a strong learning culture, high clinical standards, and a genuine appreciation for specialist skill. With flexible working options and full-time or part-time contracts, you can shape a role that fits your life as well as your ambitions.

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