Trainee Sonographer - PG Cert Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The closing date is 27 April 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join the ultrasound team in the Humber Health Partnership, as a trainee sonographer. You would undertake a PG Certificate in Obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound, involving clinical placements within the ultrasound departments across the trust and part‑time studies in medical ultrasound with a Higher Education provider.
Main duties of the job
* Completion of post graduate studies.
* Gain all competencies to independently perform ultrasound examinations.
* Gain all competencies to provide a diagnostic report on ultrasound examinations undertaken.
* Work within the ultrasound departmental guidelines and Trust policies.
* Learn the skills to undertake a coordinating role for the day‑to‑day planning of the operational workload of the department when required.
* Work as a team member within a multi‑disciplinary team, providing a high‑quality ultrasound service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.
* Maintain effective relationships and have regular communication with the ultrasound team, Radiologists and with all areas of Radiology.
* Partake in departmental audit and case review programme.
* Participate in the annual appraisal process to include reflective practice and multi‑source feedback.
* Be responsible for own professional development and education.
The trust reserves the right to withdraw your clinical placement and terminate your contract if you are unsuccessful in completing the academic modules required for the role.
The role is subject to a period of probation and your contract can be terminated if you do not progress or meet the terms of your probation.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. The partnership comprises Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, with five main hospital sites.
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicants who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications, in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion. Eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship can be reviewed on the UKVI website.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Hold, or be expected to attain, a recognised health care profession degree 2:1 or above.
* Have an up‑to‑date professional portfolio.
* Hold, or be able to apply for, HCPC, NMC or GMC registration.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* Demonstrate undergraduate experience working in the field of health care.
* Demonstrate qualified experience working in diagnostic imaging.
* Demonstrate experience of medical ultrasound.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
* Demonstrate theoretical, practical and professional knowledge of an area of healthcare.
* Demonstrate an ability to communicate with patients and other health care workers.
* Be registered or registering on a recognised programme of study leading to eligibility to work at Band 7.
* Commit to undergoing all training requirements of the post.
* Demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of a wide range of general and specialised radiography.
* Show evidence of good academic skills.
* Have knowledge and insight of current trends in radiographic practice and wider NHS issues.
* Expand core knowledge using Evidence Based Practice (EBP).
* Attend professional lectures, study days and workshops.
Special Attributes and Other
* High level of interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy.
* Flexible and reliable.
Other Requirements
* Ability to commit to PGCert taught at a higher educational establishment.
* Work to the professional guidelines for clinical practice as defined in local standard operating procedures.
* Provide a high‑quality patient‑focused service in line with Trust values.
* Commit to own personal development.
* Able to work 8 am‑6 pm.
* Some weekend working will be required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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