Trainee Sonographer Obstetrics

Job summary

Trainee Obstetrics and Gynaecology Sonographer, MFT.

Are you a Radiographer, with a keen interest in obstetrics and gynaecology, and wish to further your career and train for a PgC in obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound, ultimately to work as a Sonographer at Manchester Foundation Trust?

The candidate must have previous Radiography experience and ideally to have spent some time in ultrasound experiencing this modality and its clinical situations. The successful candidate will need to have good communication skills, an excellent manner with patients and the ability to be flexible. Previous experience of working in ultrasound is desirable, although training will be provided.

Manchester Foundation Trust comprises of 5 hospital sites, St Mary's and Manchester Royal Infirmary are on the Oxford Road campus, with Wythenshawe, Withington and Trafford General in South Manchester, and North Manchester General located to the North of the city. The training will be delivered mainly ys and/or Wythenshawe; however, the successful trainee may be required to attend other site placements to gain experience in all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ultrasound.

Cross site service delivery upon qualification will be a requirement of this post.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of dedicated staff working together to provide the best possible Ultrasound service for the population of Manchester. The departments are equipped with high quality ultrasound equipment and sonographers who can supply quality practical ultrasound training. The Academic elements of the course will be delivered at the University of Salford starting January 2027.

Therefore, the ability to attend Salford University is a prerequisite of the role. The role also has a learning agreement attached.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

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