Trainee Sonographer

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to take on a fixed term training post with us, based at Charing Cross hospital. With the support of the local multidisciplinary ultrasound team and the North West London Ultrasound academy you will be complete a postgraduate diploma over a maximum 18-month period.

You will be enrolling on the King’s college medical ultrasound programme from September 2026. Applicants should ensure they meet the minimum academic requirements expected.

The service at Charing cross is extensive and varied, you will be developing your general ultrasound skills in abdominal and pelvic imaging, alongside some vascular work during the training period.It is expected that our trainee will then join the ultrasound team after qualification when a substantive post is available.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced radiographer, nurse or other allied health professional to progress their career and develop new and highly sought after knowledge and skills in a supportive environment within North West London.

Main duties of the job

  • Perform General and Specialised Ultrasound procedures according to Trust,Departmental (under supervision) and statutory regulations.
  • To perform a wide range of general and complex ultrasound examinations (undersupervision). To mark suitable sites to aid localisation for interventional procedures.
  • To clinically justify ultrasound requests and plan work load by prioritising requests in accordance with clinical urgency.
  • Assist in the day to day running of the ultrasound unit and to deal effectively with unpredictable patient demands.
  • To use the equipment and accessories safely and effectively’ reporting any faults through the appropriate channels.
  • To be conversant with the department computer systems and ensure that accuraterecords are maintained.
  • To participate in database housekeeping as required.
  • To participate in audit, research and quality control programmes.
  • Provision of clinical information to the patient whilst interpreting, negotiating and adapting the procedure as applicable to that patient.
  • To ensure that all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to by all members of staff.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Bsc in Midwifery / Radiography

Desirable

  • HPC (Health Professions Council), NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council), GMC (General Medical Council)

Experience

Essential

  • Midwifery / Radiography

Skills

Essential

  • Team work
  • Leadership

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 16 July 2026

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