# Student Sonographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Isle of Wight NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/student-sonographer/32971699-ecce-4e74-9ba8-789a728f13db - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/student-sonographer/32971699-ecce-4e74-9ba8-789a728f13db.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Isle of Wight NHS Trust - **Town:** Newport - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata, per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment Opportunity) - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-26T13:52:06.364Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Isle_Wight/Newport_Isle_Wight/Isle_Wight_NHS_Trust/Nursing_Midwifery/Nursing_Midwifery-v8114106 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8114106?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.iow.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview INTERNAL IOW TRUST APPLICANTS ONLY An opportunity has arisen to join the Obstetric Ultrasound Department at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust as a Student Sonographer.  We are looking for a highly motivated, hardworking individual who can commit to an intense, but highly rewarding training course.  Applications are welcome from any health care professional with a 2:2 or above graduate qualification in their area of expertise. Previous radiographic imaging experience is desirable. The post holder is required to hold, HCPC, NMC or GMC registration as a condition of employment. This post will give you the exciting opportunity to undertake a Post-graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at the University if Health Sciences. During this training post, you will receive clinical and academic training in Obstetric Ultrasound. Upon successful completion, you will be a qualified Sonographer (Ultrasound Practitioner) with a nationally and internationally recognised Post-Graduate Certificate. While completion of the course provides an excellent foundation for developing skills as an obstetric sonographer, it does not guarantee employment. Any future opportunities would be subject to the standard recruitment process, dependent on available vacancies. ### Main duties of the job - To undertake a Post Graduate PgC in medical ultrasound. - The post holder is expected to attend university lectures and workshops and carry out practical training in the Obstetric Ultrasound Department. - The on-site practical training will be supervised by the Sonography team. - The post holder has limited freedom to act, only scanning patients whilst under the direct supervision of a member of the Sonography Team. - To be actively involved and assist with the department Audit, Research and Clinical Governance programme. - Be involved in the formulation and introduction of policies and procedures, as required. Support the Lead Sonographer role, as required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. ## Person Specification ### Abilities **Essential** - Ability to commit to a Post Graduate Certificate taught program at Health Sciences University - Working to the professional guidelines for clinical practice as defined in the “SCoR/BMUS Guidelines for Professional Ultrasound Practice” (2023) - Commitment to own personal development - Professional smart appearance as post holder will act as Trust representative - Occupational Health Clearance. **Desirable** - Able to work flexible hours with sufficient notice - Hold a valid driving license and have access to a car. ### Aptitudes **Essential** - Team working skills: to ensure team objectives/deadlines are met. - Assertive, self-confident & pro-active - Ability to work under pressure - Able to organise own work. - Self-motivated & able to work under own initiative and take independent decisions. **Desirable** - Attention to detail. - Innovative. - Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Demonstrate theoretical, practical and professional knowledge of an area of healthcare - Demonstrate an ability to communicate with patients and other health care workers. - Registered/registering on a recognised programme of study - Commitment to undergo all training requirements of the post. - Evidence of on-going CPD, in relation to statutory regulatory (i.e NMC) requirements. **Desirable** - Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of a wide range of general and specialised radiography. - Demonstrate evidence of good academic skills - Knowledge and insight of current trends in radiographic practice and wider NHS issues. - Expand upon core knowledge using Evidence Based Practice (EBP) - Attendance at professional lectures, study days & workshops ### Communication Skills **Essential** - Excellent verbal and written skills with patients and staff inside/outside the Trust. - Caring and professional attitude. - Demonstrate an ability to communicate with patients and other health care workers. ### Qualifications and Role Specific Knowledge **Essential** - Hold a recognised health care profession Degree attaining a 2:2 or above. - Have an up-to-date professional portfolio. - Hold HCPC, NMC or equivalent registration - Demonstrate undergraduate experience of working in the field / area of health care **Desirable** - Experience in the field of diagnostic imaging. - Experience of medical ultrasound - Experience working with Viewpoint. ## Documents - [rehabilitation of offenders act information (doc, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=248) - [student sonographer band 6 job description (pdf, 488.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409527) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.