Trainee Sonographer: Sponsorship Available

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Are you a looking to progress your career into obstetric and non-obstetric sonography, working with a dynamic and diverse team of experienced NHS sonographers?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified State Registered radiographer/ clinical practitioner to join our ultrasound team to undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.

The range of work would include all aspects of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, General Abdominal Ultrasound and Small parts (this can be included as credits and/or as part of in-house training).

You will have the opportunity to train with our highly skilled team of Sonographers in specialties such as general, testes, gynaecology, all obstetrics including early pregnancy, all inpatients, including ITU, same day emergency care and renal transplant scans in theatre.

Main duties of the job

Successful post holders must hold:

  • BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
  • A current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration or be on the RCT (Register of Clinical Technologists).
  • To have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 in English Language.
  • This role requires you to have good hand eye coordination, the ability to process complex information, good written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work with colleagues from support staff to consultants, keeping the patient’s best interest at the centre of what you do.
  • Ultrasound lists take place at Southmead Hospital, as well as in community sites in Cossham Hospital, Clevedon Hospital and Yate Westgate Centre.
  • You will be expected to undertake an 18-to-24-month training programme at master’s post-graduate level at one of the reputable universities either University of the West of England (UWE), leading to the successful completion of a post-graduate diploma in medical ultrasound.
  • The aim being to undertake and independently report general medical, gynaecology, small parts, obstetric and early pregnancy ultrasound examinations to a high standard.
  • Provide direct care and facilitate patient management, seeking assistance when required.
  • Self-directed learning at masters level 7 in own time
  • Attend clinical governance mornings for training and feedback interesting cases.
  • Be involved in CPD, including attending courses as needed.

Person Specification

Meet all essential requirements

Essential

  • BSc achieving 2:1 or higher from CASE accredited university
  • Experience working in hospital setting for minimum 2 years
  • Minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 in English Language, if English not 1st language
  • Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

  • BSc in radiography from CASE accredited university
  • Registration with the HCPC (or equivalent statutory regulator)
  • Familiar with imaging modalities and ability to understand basic cross-sectional imaging
  • Experience working in an Imaging Department

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: 01 October 2026

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