Post Graduate Trainee Sonographer

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider as a Trainee Sonographer at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers comprehensive training towards becoming a fully qualified Sonographer with support for continuous professional development in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Support in career development

Flexible staff bank

Qualifications

• Candidates should be enthusiastic with a passion for patient care.
• Ability to work shifts and flexibility across locations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Sonographer team to develop skills.
• Engage in clinical work and academic learning for full qualification.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Practical skills

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

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.

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

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Heidi Croxson Job title: Lead Sonographer – General Ultrasound Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01603 288425