Advanced Practitioner Sonographer - NOUS Trainee Post

Main area NOUS Ultrasound Advanced Sonographer Practitioner Grade Band 7 - Annex 21 until training and preceptorship completed Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

Site EKHUFT
- Cross site - TBC Town TBC Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 08:00

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and radio logically clinically experienced individuals to apply for the position of Trainee Advanced Practitioner Sonographer within the Non-obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) team in East Kent.

Successful candidates will join us at a time where there have been exciting new changes to the department.

You will become part of a strong, multidisciplinary team focused on the provision of the East Kent General Medical Ultrasound service.

The Trainee Sonographer will undertake a training programme to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations. Working under the supervision of qualified sonographers and clinicians, the postholder will provide high-quality patient care, assist in the production of diagnostic images, and progressively develop competence across a range of ultrasound specialities. The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional development and patient-centred care.

You will complete your academic PGCE via distanced learning at HSU University and you will required to attend the university for some blocks of time. Whilst you are training you will be paid at band 7 annex 21 until the PGCE and preceptorship are completed.

The training will be held across all sites to ensure all candidates experience and practice all types of ultrasound examinations, gaining knowledge of the differing processes and clinical pathways.

On qualification
- The post holder will be part of the ultrasound team in providing an effective and efficient ultrasound service.

The post holder will be responsible for planning and running their day to day list of patients.

The post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of complex clinical duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills.

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner carrying out a wide range of complex general scans. They report these examinations without routine input from any other professional discipline. They are required to make decisions regarding follow-up scans to monitor conditions and also referral to the appropriate clinicians when necessary. These actions will be based on the findings of the ultrasound examinations.

The post holder will be required to travel across sites to cover lists.

Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’ – if you are great at what you do and want to work in an environment where you can give your best, come and be part of us!

In return, we promise to give you all the opportunities and development we can, so you can enjoy a great career with us.

We have high ambitions for our Trust, the patients it serves and the people who work here. We prize involving all our staff in what we do, and together been on a fantastic improvement journey which has led to widespread improvements to our services and praise from the CQC for our caring staff. We are proud of what we have achieved to date and are excited about what’s to come.

• Minimum 2 years post graduate qualification
• Evidence of wide range of General work
• Previo…