Trainee Sonographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training combining study &手

Mentoring and support from the Ultraso

Uplift to Band 7 AFC after successful预

Job summary

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is offering an 18-month Trainee Sonographer training post in the Ultrasound Department. The role combines hands-on ultrasound training in general medicine, gynaecology and obstetrics with CASE-accredited academic study at the University of Cumbria.

Applicants should hold HCPC registration and have at least two years post-qualification experience in diagnostic imaging; the course starts January 2027 and no ultrasound qualification is required

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification clinical experience.
• Previous experience in a diagnostic imaging environment.
• Nice to have: Relevant postgraduate study, IT experience with RIS, up-to-date techniques and IR(ME)R/IRR knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Practical ultrasound training in general medicine, gynaecology and obstetrics.
• Academic study on a CASE-accredited postgraduate ultrasound course at the University of Cumbria.
• Work towards qualification as a competent independent ultrasound practitioner.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Professional practice in healthcare

NHS development knowledge

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

Radiology Information Systems

Job description

An 18-month training post as a Trainee Sonographer in the Ultrasound Department at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Practical training covers general medicine, gynaecology and obstetric ultrasound, alongside study on a CASE-accredited postgraduate course at the University of Cumbria. No ultrasound qualification is needed, so it suits diagnostic radiographers with two years' post-qualification experience who want to move into ultrasound. Current HCPC registration is required, and the course starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Practical ultrasound training in general medicine, gynaecology and obstetrics
• Academic study on a CASE-accredited postgraduate ultrasound course at the University of Cumbria
• Work towards qualification as a competent independent ultrasound practitioner

What’s required

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification clinical experience
• Previous experience in a diagnostic imaging environment

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of patient-centred care and professional practice in healthcare
• Understanding of NHS development and modernisation, particularly imaging and healthcare workforce education

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check where the role requires one, paid by the applicant
• Eligibility to work in the UK; sponsorship only where the starting salary meets immigration rules

Nice to have

• Relevant postgraduate study
• IT experience, including use of Radiology Information Systems
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current techniques and practice
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017 and associated codes of practice

What’s offered

• Structured training combining academic study and hands-on clinical experience
• Mentoring and support from the Ultrasound Department team
• Uplift to Band 7 AFC after a successful preceptorship on qualification