Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound / Sonographer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a skilled sonographer to join our Imaging department. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to train, mentor and develop colleagues.

The role covers general ultrasound and sub-specialties, including MSK, paediatrics, vascular and interventional work. We operate across three sites and expect a flexible, patient-centred approach to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Direct access candidates with CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound.
• RCT registration or active progress towards registration.
• Flexible approach to working within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality ultrasound examinations across general and sub-specialties.
• Train, mentor and develop other staff to high standards.

Skills

Mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

The Imaging department is seeking an enthusiastic sonographer to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have opportunity to train, mentor and develop other staff to work to high standards. We are a modern department, fast paced, dynamic and vibrant with an interesting and challenging case load especially our in-patient departments. The service covers general ultrasound departments as well as a variety of sub-specialties including MSK, paediatrics, vascular and interventional. The ultrasound service is provided across 3 sites, University Hospital Coventry , Hospital of St Cross and the Coventry City Centre. The service will be expanding into the Community Diagnostic centre and the development is planned currently for 2026.

• Direct access candidates who have completed a CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound, These candidates must be RCT-registered or able to demonstrate they are actively working towards registration University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trustis one of the largest teaching Trusts, managing two major hospitals in Coventry and Rugby, serving a population of over one million people. As the principal teaching hospital for Warwick Medical School, we work in close partnership to develop innovative programmes in clinical research.

We are seekinghighly motivated and professional individualswith a flexible approach to working and a desire to further develop the ultrasound service. Key aspects of the role include:

• Supporting a 7-day ultrasound service, including weekends and bank/public holidays, in line with service requirements.
• Working within a dynamic and forward-thinking team committed to excellence in patient care and service development., University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk). By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.