Trainee Sonographer

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Marlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a 12-month training post in ultrasound. This role offers the opportunity to gain essential clinical and academic competencies to perform ultrasound examinations independently. Upon qualification, you will step into the role of an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer, contributing to high-quality patient care across multiple hospital sites. With a commitment to compassionate excellence, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector while being part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Independently perform ultrasound examinations in General Medical and Gynaecology.
• Provide diagnostic reports on ultrasound examinations.

Responsibilities

• Work within departmental guidelines and Trust policies.
• Participate in future 7-day service as required.

Skills

Ultrasound Examinations

Diagnostic Reporting

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Sonography

Job description

This is a 12-month training post employed directly within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will undertake a Postgraduate Certificate offered by the University of Hertfordshire, starting in October 2025. On qualification, the postholder is expected to commence a role as an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer within the Trust for a minimum of 2 years.

In This Post, The Post Holder Is Expected To:

1. Gain all clinical and academic competencies to independently perform ultrasound examinations in General Medical and Gynaecology.
2. Gain all clinical and academic competencies to provide a diagnostic report on ultrasound examinations undertaken.
3. Work within the ultrasound departmental guidelines and Trust policies.
4. Work across all OUH sites (John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Horton Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Bicester Community Hospital, Chipping Norton Community Hospital).
5. Participate in any future 7-day service as required.
6. Learn skills to undertake a coordinating role for the day-to-day planning of the operational workload of the department when required.
7. Work as a team member within a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality ultrasound service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a hub for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards, and behaviors define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we build with patients, colleagues, and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, emphasizing our core values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values place patients at the center of our work and underpin the quality healthcare we aspire to provide for ourselves or our families. Watch how we deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Heather Ronan
• Job title: Interim Ultrasound Modality Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]