Ultrasound Trainee Sonographer
Job Description
Job summary
Ultrasound Training Opportunity
The Imaging Department would like to offer the opportunity to train one Radiographer to complete the PgCert in Medical Abdominal Ultrasound. Courses start in Sept 2026 and are studied for 12 months. It will be 100% funded (travel /accommodation not included).
The ultrasound department is based across five sites; UCH, GWB, UCLH at Westmoreland Street and The Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals.The sonographer ultrasound service includes general, urological, and small parts for inpatients, outpatients, A&E and GP's.
Gynaecological and obstetric ultrasound is not performed by Imaging but delivered by Women's Health.
Main duties of the job
We would like to see approximately 2 years of experience in cross-sectional imaging from anyone considering undertaking this course. Applicants should hold a minimum of a second-class honors degree in radiography.
The role will be a Band 6 training post in ultrasound.
Training will be full time within the ultrasound department across all sites. In addition to self-study and e-learning, you will attend university for one week per month, during term time (Sept 2026 - Sept 2027).
As a requirement of the course, you will be expected to spend approximately 600 hours studying, excluding the clinical practice within the department. The majority of this will be within your own time.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography (2:2 or above). If this grade was not achieved, a relevant Post Graduate qualification will be accepted (PGC/PGD)
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of post qualification clinical experience
- Evidence of experience in (CT/MRI)
- Participation in quality assurance and clinical audit
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of participation in QA and maintenance of agreed standards
- Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption
- Computer literacy
- Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions.
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students to required standard
- Good understanding of the legislation relating to the post
- Ability to safely use a wide range of manual handling equipment as provided by the Trust
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of supervision of students
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Passed fit through an occupational health assessment to perform full duties of the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals - All Sites
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
