Advanced Practitioner Sonographer - NOUS Trainee Post

Ekhuft; England; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trainee Advanced Practitioner Sonographer for the NOUS team. The role supports training towards a PGCE with distances learning, under supervision, providing high-quality ultrasound services across sites.

The post is Band 7 Annex 21 during training, with 37.5 hours per week and full-time flexibility. Successful candidates will develop competence across ultrasound specialties and contribute to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post graduate qualification.
• Full HCPC registration.
• Relevant first level qualification in radiographic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run daily patient lists in ultrasound.
• Perform a wide range of general scans autonomously.
• Report examinations and decide follow-up or referrals.
• Travel across sites to cover lists.

Skills

Ultrasound skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Post-graduate qualification

Radiographic imaging qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Advanced Practitioner Sonographer - NOUS Trainee Post

Band 7 - Annex 21 until training and preceptorship completed

Main area NOUS Ultrasound Advanced Sonographer Practitioner Grade Band 7 - Annex 21 until training and preceptorship completed Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week) Job ref 344-2268DBH

Site EKHUFT - Cross site - TBC Town TBC Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 08:00

Job overview

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and radiologically clinically experienced individuals to apply for the position of Trainee Advanced Practitioner Sonographer within the Non-obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) team in East Kent.

Successful candidates will join us at a time where there have been exciting new changes to the department.

You will become part of a strong, multidisciplinary team focused on the provision of the East Kent General Medical Ultrasound service.

The Trainee Sonographer will undertake a training programme to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations. Working under the supervision of qualified sonographers and clinicians, the postholder will provide high-quality patient care, assist in the production of diagnostic images, and progressively develop competence across a range of ultrasound specialities. The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional development and patient-centred care.

You will complete your academic PGCE via distanced learning at HSU University and you will required to attend the university for some blocks of time. Whilst you are training you will be paid at band 7 annex 21 until the PGCE and preceptorship are completed.

The training will be held across all sites to ensure all candidates experience and practice all types of ultrasound examinations, gaining knowledge of the differing processes and clinical pathways.

Main duties of the job

On qualification - The post holder will be part of the ultrasound team in providing an effective and efficient ultrasound service.

The post holder will be responsible for planning and running their day to day list of patients.

The post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of complex clinical duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills.

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner carrying out a wide range of complex general scans. They report these examinations without routine input from any other professional discipline. They are required to make decisions regarding follow-up scans to monitor conditions and also referral to the appropriate clinicians when necessary. These actions will be based on the findings of the ultrasound examinations.

The post holder will be required to travel across sites to cover lists.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’ – if you are great at what you do and want to work in an environment where you can give your best, come and be part of us!

In return, we promise to give you all the opportunities and development we can, so you can enjoy a great career with us.

We have high ambitions for our Trust, the patients it serves and the people who work here. We prize involving all our staff in what we do, and together been on a fantastic improvement journey which has led to widespread improvements to our services and praise from the CQC for our caring staff. We are proud of what we have achieved to date and are excited about what’s to come.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Clinical experience

• Minimum 2 years post graduate qualification
• Evidence of wide range of General work
• Previous senior experience.
• Ability to demonstrate existing ultrasound skills

Personal/professional attributes

• Good inter-personal skills. Effective communication skills.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post Decision making skills
• Leadership, management and supervisory skills.

Clinical knowledge

• Evidence of active and continued professional development.
• Excellent radiographic skills
• Able to demonstrate existing ultrasound knowledge

Qualifications and training

• Minimum 2 years post graduate qualification
• Relevant first level qualification in radiographic imaging.
• Must have full HCPC registration
• Ability to demonstrate some ultrasound skills/technique.

Other requirements

• Upholds and models the Trust values

There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.

We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.