Student Sonographer

University Hospitals Dorset Nhs Foundation Trust; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Christchurch is seeking a trainee sonography assistant to undertake ultrasound examinations under supervision while attending university for theory and practical assessments. The role involves liaising with the ultrasound clinical lead to schedule training and progress checks, and rotations across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, and HSU CDC sites.

The post requires HCPC registration and participation in an extended day rota, with training in

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent required.
• HCPC registered or equivalent for professional practice.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working within radiology/modality contexts.
• Recent NHS experience desirable.
• Evidence of CPD desirable.
• High level knowledge of anatomy and pathology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly based on the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ultrasound training in obstetric and general ultrasound.
• Study towards a postgraduate qualification on a day or block release system.
• Participation in the extended day rota.
• This post will include occasional rotation to Christchurch Hospital and HSU CDC site.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible working

Education

BSc Radiography or equivalent

HCPC registration or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

To undertake ultrasound examinations of patients under direct supervision of sonographers in the areas of both general and obstetric ultrasound.

To attend university as scheduled and complete all theory and practical assessments on time.

To liaise with ultrasound clinical lead for the purposes of scheduling training lists and progress checks.

This role requires HCPC Registration.

This post will include rotation to Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Hospitals and HSU CDC site.

Interview - Monday, 7th September, 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake training in the specialist areas of Obstetric and General Ultrasound. This will involve studying towards a postgraduate qualification on a day or block release system at a university of the Departments choice.

Participation in the extended day rota will be required.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. Applicants who provide personal evidence of the attributes required for the post will score more highly.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will undertake training in the specialist areas of Obstetric and General Ultrasound. This will involve studying towards a postgraduate qualification on a day or block release system at a university of the Departments choice.

Participation in the extended day rota will be required.

This post will include occasional rotation to Christchurch Hospital and HSU CDC site

Please see attached job descriptions and person specifications for further details.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registered or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working within radiology/modalities

Desirable

• Recent NHS experience
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

Essential

• High level of knowledge of anatomy and pathology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly based on thneeds of the service

Desirable

• Understanding of local and national guidance relevant to US
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effctively

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).