Qualified Sonographer/Trainee Nurse Sonographer

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Senior Clinical Specialist in gynaecology. The role involves leading service development and performing complex ultrasound examinations autonomously. Candidates must be qualified Sonographers or Trainee Nurse Sonographers with communication skills and the ability to prioritize workload. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of gynaecological ultrasound care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Immunisation and vaccination report from a UK provider required.
• Professional and legal responsibility for high standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and report routine and complex ultrasound examinations.
• Act as a resource across the Gynaecology department.
• Work with consultants to ensure delivery of evidence-based care.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to exercise judgement

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Qualified Sonographer or Trainee Nurse Sonographer

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

Are you a highly skilled sonographer with specialist expertise in gynaecology? UHCW is offering an exciting opportunity to join our consultant-led team as a senior clinical specialist. You’ll lead service development, scan and report autonomously, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of gynaecological ultrasound care.

Responsibilities

• The role requires individual accountability for independently performing and reporting routine and complex ultrasound examinations within the Gynaecology specialism in accordance with departmental guidelines and relevant professional body's code of conduct.
• The post holder will act as a resource across the Gynaecology department including Gynae Clinics (scan clinic) by providing high quality care and support with the extended nurse specialist team for gynaecology.
• Work with the Lead Consultant of Emergency Gynaecology service, Gynaecology Ward and Gynae Clinics to ensure delivery of evidence-based care throughout the unit, enabling progress along an agreed pathway of care and NHS targets.
• Apply specialist knowledge, skills and practice to achieve these goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Sonographer or a Trainee Nurse Sonographer; banding dependent on experience. If unable to recruit a band 7 Qualified Sonographer, a Trainee Nurse Sonographer will be considered. If offered a band 6 post, training would take up to 2 years before progressing to a band 7 position.
• Immunisation and vaccination report required from a UK occupational health provider or UK GP.
• Ability to exercise judgement, analyze and resolve patient problems; excellent verbal and written communication; ability to undertake IT applications; dexterity and hand-eye coordination; good sensory abilities; ability to communicate with diverse populations; ability to prioritise workload; professional and legal responsibility for high standard of care.

About the Trust

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 proud of our employees and commitment to high quality patient care. The Trust has modern facilities and is recognised for research and innovation. We are Pathway To Excellence designated.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that values diversity. We want everyone to feel respected, valued and able to achieve their potential; equality and human rights principles are promoted as core values.

Additional information

For further details please see the attached job descriptions. This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025.