Qualified Sonographer/Trainee Nurse Sonographer
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Job Summary
Are you a highly skilled sonographer with specialist expertise in gynaecology? UHCW is offering an exciting opportunity to join our consultant-led team as a senior clinical specialist. You\'ll lead service development, scan and report autonomously, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of gynaecological ultrasound care.
We are looking for either a Qualified Sonographer or a Trainee Nurse Sonographer. Banding will be dependent on experience. If unable to recruit a band 7 Qualified Sonographer, a Trainee Nurse Sonographer will be considered. If offered a band 6 post, training would take up to 2 years before progressing to a band 7 position upon.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Closing Date – Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
The role requires individual accountability for independently performing and reporting routine and complex ultrasound examinations within the Gynaecology specialty in accordance with the departmental guidelines and relevant professional body\'s code of conduct. The post holder will act as a resource for this across the Gynaecology department including Gynae Clinics (scan clinic) by providing high quality care and support to women accessing these services with the support of the extended nurse specialist team for gynaecology. Working closely with the Lead Consultant of Emergency Gynaecology service, Gynaecology Ward and Gynae Clinics, the post holder will ensure the delivery of evidence-based care throughout the unit ensuring that patients receive the necessary care and treatment to enable progress along an agreed pathway of care, working towards and within NHS targets. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.
About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. The Trust is at the forefront of research and innovation and is recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
Details
Date posted: 29 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £54,710 per year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-AHP-B7-7443832
Job Locations
UHCW, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Ability to exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries, analyse and resolve patient problems.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to establish and maintain relationships and gain the co-operation of others. This includes medical staff, other healthcare professionals, patients and relatives.
* Maintain effective relationships and regular communication with ultrasound team, Consultants, administrative staff and Senior Management within Gynaecology.
* Ability to undertake training and achieve agreed level of competency in the use of IT applications required in the department.
* The physical skills required to perform a range of ultrasound examinations including hand-eye coordination, with essential sensory skills (sight, hearing, touch) and dexterity.
* Ability to communicate to a broad range of individuals in a professional and caring manner, including those whose first language is not English.
* Exercise judgement and initiative based on experience and knowledge to address both clinical and management issues.
* Build and promote interprofessional understanding and networks with peers and colleagues.
* Prioritise workload pertaining to urgency of ultrasound referrals, including inpatient scans.
* Take responsibility for providing a high standard of clinical care and patient welfare, and support other staff to do likewise.
* Provide a patient-focused approach to imaging, ensuring patient needs are met in a timely, professional and efficient manner.
For further details please see the attached job descriptions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: see supporting documents
Desirable: see supporting documents
Experience
Essential: see supporting documents
Knowledge/Skills
Essential: see supporting documents
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential: see supporting documents
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: UHCW, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk
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