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
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
