Trainee Sonographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified radiographer or clinical practitioner to train as a Trainee Sonographer. The role involves undertaking a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, covering obstetric, gynaecological, general abdominal, and small parts sonography. You will train with experienced sonographers, learn to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations, and provide direct patient care. The position requires self-directed learning and participation in continuous professional development.
Essential criteria
- BSc acheiving 2:1 or higher from CASE accredited university
- Experiance working in hospital setting for minimum 2 years
- Minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 in English Language, if English not 1st language
- Experiance working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- BSc in radiography from CASE accredited university
- Registration with the HCPC (or equivalent statutory regulator)
- Familiar with imaging modalities and ability to understand basic cross-sectional imaging
- Experience working in an Imaging Department
- Meet all essential requirments
- BSc acheiving 2:1 or higher from CASE accredited university
- Experiance working in hospital setting for minimum 2 years
- Minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 in English Language, if English not 1st language
- Experiance working as part of a team
- BSc in radiography from CASE accredited university
- Registration with the HCPC (or equivalent statutory regulator)
- Familiar with imaging modalities and ability to understand basic cross-sectional imaging
- Experience working in an Imaging Department
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee Sonographer
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Are you a looking to progress your career into obstetric and non-obstetric sonography, working with a dynamic and diverse team of experienced NHS sonographers?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified State Registered radiographer/ clinical practitioner to join our ultrasound team to undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
The range of work would include all aspects of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, General Abdominal Ultrasound and Small parts (this can be included as credits and/or as part of in-house training).
You will have the opportunity to train with our highly skilled team of Sonographers in specialties such as general, testes, gynaecology, all obstetrics including early pregnancy, all inpatients, including ITU, same day emergency care and renal transplant scans in theatre.
Find out more about the team in our departmental video:
Imaging at North Bristol NHS Trust
Please note that the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received
Main duties of the job
Successful post holders must hold:
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
- A current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration or be on the RCT (Register of Clinical Technologists).
- To have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 in
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