Trainee Sonographer – Imaging: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Join Our Team as a B6 Trainee Sonographer

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust – QE

Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? UHB NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Sonographer through a fully supported development programme. As one of the UK’s largest and innovative NHS Trusts, UHB is committed to delivering world-class patient care and investing in the professional growth of our staff. Our comprehensive training pathway combines academic study with hands-on clinical experience, enabling you to gain the skills and qualifications needed to become a highly competent, independent practitioner in ultrasound imaging. You will work alongside experienced sonographers across a range of ultrasound specialties depending on site base. With access to state-of-the-art equipment, you’ll be supported by a friendly, knowledgeable team dedicated to mentoring and helping you succeed.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a relevant healthcare background and professional registration such as HCPC, NMC etc, who demonstrate a strong interest in ultrasound and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Begin your ultrasound journey with us–apply today and shape the future of diagnostic imaging.

 

Main duties of the job

Your daily duties will include observing, assisting, and eventually performing a range of ultrasound examinations. You will learn to produce high-quality images, make accurate observations, and communicate findings effectively to clinical colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a post graduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound

*Must be state registered (HCPC or NMC) when eligible or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)

Experience

Essential

*Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required

*To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner

*An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.

Desirable

*IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system

*Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols

*Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Demonstration of innovation in the healthcare profession.

*Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.

*Positive application of professional code of conduct

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: 09 August 2026