Sonographer Trainee (Annex 21 T&Cs)

Job summary

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

What you will do 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001429
• Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name : Amy Tighe Position : Clinical Educator Email : amy.tighe@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 16/07/2026 Interview Date: 20/07/2026

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.

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Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

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