Post Graduate Trainee Sonographer: Sponsorship Available

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Radiographer or other healthcare professional to join our team.

 

The new NNUH Diagnostic Assessment Centre (DAC) is opened in early 2025. To support the additional Sonographers required for this we need to grow our current Sonographer team by training a new Sonographers (a B7 role fully trained). The medical ultrasound qualification is a Postgraduate Diploma and will involve full time clinical work (paid at B6 from training commencement) alongside online academic learning as part of a two year course.

 

The NNUH Ultrasound Department currently consists of five general ultrasound rooms and five obstetric ultrasound rooms and a Vascular Lab. In addition, we provide a general ultrasound service in Cromer.

The Imaging Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has recently undergoing a significant asset replacement programme, boasting several state of the art new ultrasound machines.

Continuous Professional Development is actively supported through an established appraisal system, in-service training and opportunities for further post graduate study in line with operational needs and strategic vision.

 

 

Main duties of the job

Ultrasound/Radiology is committed to offering the best possible care to our patients and this requires dedication from all our staff and this role will be no exception. We will expect you to share our passion for achieving excellence in the care of our patients.

We are looking for one candidate to take on the role of Trainee Sonographer; the training required to be considered a fully qualified Sonographer will encompass all of the module requirements in General Ultrasound as well as Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound.

 

As a Trainee Sonographer you will work with our Sonographer Team to obtain practical and academic skills leading to a Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) or MSc in Medical Ultrasound.

 

This is a busy role with varying learning demands, so building an effective rapport and effective communication with colleagues and patients, as well as being ready to learn and to take guidance will be really important.

Work undertaking different shift patterns at NNUH, and at other locations, as required in the provision of a 7 day ultrasound service.

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Interview date: 25th July 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold a relevant University Degree or Diploma (i.e.: DCR/BSc Radiography/ Midwifery/health or science degree)
  • Registration with Healthcare Professions council (HCPC) – radiographer or relevant professional body.

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum 12 months post graduate experience in a relevant profession.
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to learn and progress to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in a range of locations. Correctly interpreting findings and report these to the relevant professionals/patient
  • Excellent communication skills with staff and patients including breaking bad news.
  • Excellent team and personal organisational skills
  • High self-awareness, understanding own strengths, emotions and limitations.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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: 15 July 2025

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