Trainee Advanced Practitioner Sonographer | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is offering a development post for a HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer to join the Ultrasound Workforce Development Programme.

The role starts as a Band 6 Radiographer within the General X-Ray service at Rugby St Cross Hospital for a minimum of 12 months before commencing formal ultrasound training, with progression through a structured postgraduate pathway toward autonomous Sonographer practice.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer with a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience at application.
• Candidates without HCPC registration will not be eligible for this position.

Responsibilities

• Work within the General X-Ray Service at Rugby St Cross Hospital for a minimum of 12 months, providing a high-quality diagnostic imaging service.
• Perform a range of general radiographic examinations, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Support imaging department across wider services, including theatre and emergency imaging where appropriate.
• Develop clinical knowledge, skills and experience to progress onto the Ultrasound training pathway.
• Maintain HCPC registration and engage in continuous professional development.
• Participate in departmental rotas, including out-of-hours and on-call duties where required.
• Progress to postgraduate ultrasound training and supervised clinical practice toward qualification as an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer.

Job description

Trainee Advanced Practitioner Sonographer | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer to join our Ultrasound Workforce Development Programme.

This progressive post offers a structured development pathway into Sonography. The successful candidate will initially be employed as a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer and will be required to work within the General X-Ray service at Rugby St Cross Hospital for a minimum of at least 12 monthsbefore commencing formal ultrasound training.

Applicants must hold current HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer with a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience at the point of application.

Candidates who do not hold HCPC registration will not be eligible for this position.

Following successful completion of the initial minimum 12 month period in X-Ray, the postholder will be supported to undertake postgraduate ultrasound education and progress through a structured training programme towards autonomous Sonographer practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a radiographer seeking a long term career in ultrasound within a supportive department committed to workforce development, education and high-quality patient care.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• Work within the General X-Ray Service at Rugby St Cross Hospital for a minimum of 12 months, providing a high-quality diagnostic imaging service.
• Perform a range of general radiographic examinations, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Support service delivery across the wider Imaging Department, including theatre and emergency imaging where appropriate.
• Develop the clinical knowledge, skills and experience required to progress onto the Trust's Ultrasound training pathway.
• Maintain HCPC registration and engage in continuous professional development.
• Participate in departmental rotas, including out-of-hours and on-call duties where required.
• Following successful completion of the development period, undertake postgraduate ultrasound training and supervised clinical practice towards qualification as an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer.

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 – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. 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.

An exciting opportunity for an HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer to join our Sonographer development pathway.

The successful candidate will work within the General X-Ray Service at Rugby St Cross Hospital for a minimum of 12 months, gaining essential clinical experience before progressing to postgraduate ultrasound training. Once enrolled onto the ultrasound training pathway, the postgraduate course and associated clinical competency programme would typically take a further 18-24 months to complete.

You will deliver high quality patient care, support imaging services, and develop the skills required to become a qualified Sonographer within a structured and supported training programme.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026