Trainee Sonographer - Annex 21
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 07/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role offers two trainee opportunities for motivated healthcare professionals to undertake formal Ultrasound training across Radiology and Women & Children's services. The program, commencing in January 2027, involves academic study at Salford University, focusing on Obstetrics and Fundamentals of Ultrasound in the first year. Progression to a Band 7 Sonographer role is contingent on successful completion of training and professional qualification. The post holder will provide high-quality ultrasound services, perform scans independently, and train other healthcare professionals.
Key responsibilities
- Provide a high-quality ultrasound service, including unsupervised scanning sessions across all trust ultrasound units.
- Work as an independent practitioner, performing scans to a high diagnostic standard and formulating accurate reports.
- Be accountable for professional actions, maintaining high standards of knowledge and undertaking continuous professional development.
- Train, supervise, and assess Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Apprentices, and Clinicians in the specialist field of Ultrasound.
- Clinically justify/authorise ultrasound requests and give specialist advice to healthcare professionals.
- Accurately and sensitively communicate complex diagnostic information to clinicians and patients.
Essential criteria
- In less than 200 words, please tell me about any relevant personal and professional experience that would recommend you for this role.
- Graduate healthcare professionals with a first- or second-class honours degree in a relevant healthcare or science-related subject.
- Proficiency in English language with an IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (no element below 6.5).
- NHS experience or equivalent in a large organisation (500 bed capacity or more)
- Commitment to a 1 year learning program
Desirable criteria
- Work experience or work shadowing in an NHS Ultrasound Service
- Valid full driving license for the UK
- Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 20d
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The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Trainee Sonographer - Annex 21
The closing date is 07 October 2026
Job summary
We are pleased to offer two trainee opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified healthcare professionals to undertake formal Ultrasound training across Radiology and Women & Children's services at New Cross and Cannock Hospitals. Following the success of our training programme, trainees will complete the Obstetrics module and the Fundamentals of Ultrasound (Physics) module in their first year. Academic study will be undertaken through Salford University, with the programme commencing in January 2027.
Subject to funding, there may be further opportunity to complete the General Abdominal module.
Applicants must meet Salford University's entry requirements, including holding a relevant first- or second-class honours degree, or providing evidence of suitability for postgraduate study if applying with non-standard qualifications. Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the required IELTS standard.
Progression to a Band 7 Sonographer role is dependent on successful completion of training and professional qualification. Sponsorship for this post is conditional under the RWHT training policy and may require repayment under certain circumstances.
Main duties of the job
Once qualified, the post holder will be highly committed, enth
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