Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the ultrasound Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as a trainee Sonographer. This will be band 7 post (annex 21 T&C's).
We are looking for HCPC registered Health care professionals with a background in Imaging (Radiography) or Midwifery.
You will undertake the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) at the University of Cumbria. The practical training will be delivered across the main hospitals sites of Leeds General Infirmary and St James's with rotation out to the peripheral sites at Wharfedale and Seacroft hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work closely with the Clinical educator and Clinical Mentors to complete their post graduate studies and gain competencies to independently perform ultrasound examinations.
On completion of the post graduate studies you will begin a 6-12 month preceptorship period and work towards being signed off to independently report ultrasound examinations on successful completion of your reporting audit.
We are a busy Teaching Hospital providing secondary and tertiary care. The post holder would be required to support the obstetric work alongside acute in patient and out patient services. As a regional transplant centre we also have a commitment to support the pre and post renal and liver transplant service. We also have a dedicated Paediatric Ultrasound department.
The work is fast paced, interesting and there are opportunities to expand and develop your skills.
About us
The ultrasound department consists of a multi-disciplinary team who work closely together. We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive group of people who enjoy working together.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-RAD-0280
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will report directly to the Ultrasound Team Managers and will be expected to meet the following criteria on successful completion of your Post Graduate Studies.
To provide a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service by performing unsupervised scanning sessions.
To independently formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound examinations, and to ensure that this is communicated to
the appropriate referring clinician.
To act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain on-going professional development through attendance at clinical/scientific/multi-disciplinary meetings.
To be involved in clinical training programmes, mentoring and supervising of both Student Sonographers Specialist Registrar
Radiologists.
In addition to the above we expect our staff to uphold the core values of the Trust which are that all staff are
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will report directly to the Ultrasound Team Managers and will be expected to meet the following criteria on successful completion of your Post Graduate Studies.
To provide a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service by performing unsupervised scanning sessions.
To independently formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound examinations, and to ensure that this is communicated to
the appropriate referring clinician.
To act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain on-going professional development through attendance at clinical/scientific/multi-disciplinary meetings.
To be involved in clinical training programmes, mentoring and supervising of both Student Sonographers Specialist Registrar
Radiologists.
In addition to the above we expect our staff to uphold the core values of the Trust which are that all staff are
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills.
- High level dexterity and hand eye coordination.
- Evidence of being able to work within a team.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of time spent time within an Ultrasound department in an observational capacity.
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, pathologies, abnormalities and diseases/conditions.
- NHS experience
Other Criteria
Essential
- Must be able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post(with reasonable adjustments if necessary) including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with trust Policy.
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a Degree in Radiography or equivalent in Healthcare Studies
- State registration with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills.
- High level dexterity and hand eye coordination.
- Evidence of being able to work within a team.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of time spent time within an Ultrasound department in an observational capacity.
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, pathologies, abnormalities and diseases/conditions.
- NHS experience
Other Criteria
Essential
- Must be able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post(with reasonable adjustments if necessary) including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with trust Policy.
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a Degree in Radiography or equivalent in Healthcare Studies
- State registration with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
