# Trainee Sonographer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Westcliff On Sea
- **Region:** East of England
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Radiographer
- **Speciality:** Radiology
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 24 months (trainee post)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10T14:13:23.764Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Westcliff_on_Sea/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Allied_Health_Professionals/Allied_Health_Professionals-v8030285
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8030285?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting training opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their career in medical imaging by completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Ultrasound Practice. This role provides the perfect blend of academic learning and hands‑on clinical experience, giving you the foundation to develop into a confident and skilled ultrasound practitioner.

As part of our supportive and experienced team, you will gain extensive practical training within the department, working alongside qualified sonographers who will guide and mentor you throughout your learning journey. Your professional development will be further enhanced through attendance at university to achieve the required academic qualification, ensuring you gain both the theoretical knowledge and clinical competence needed for safe, high‑quality ultrasound practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with enthusiasm, dedication and a passion for patient care to build a strong foundation in ultrasound while working in a nurturing and forward‑thinking environment.

### Main duties of the job

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our ultrasound team and develop advanced clinical skills while delivering the highest standards of patient care. You will use your growing specialist knowledge to support safe, professional, high‑quality examinations in line with local, regional and national guidelines, always ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of every patient in your care. Working as part of a supportive, highly skilled team, you will follow established departmental scanning protocols and contribute to the smooth running of the service.

In this hands‑on role, you will undertake supervised scanning across a range of areas—including obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound—gaining broad experience and confidence as you progress. With the guidance of a supervising sonographer, you will help produce accurate, timely scan reports using CRIS, PACS and digital dictation systems, developing the clinical judgement needed for independent practice.

You will also have the chance to contribute to service development, supporting the introduction of new techniques and helping shape the evolution of the ultrasound department. A commitment to continuous learning is essential, as you will regularly update your clinical knowledge and refine your scanning skills. Additional duties may be assigned by the Head of Imaging, providing valuable opportunities to broaden your experience while working within Trust policies and best practice guidelines.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Relevant primary healthcare degree or equivalent

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Two years post graduate NHS experience.

**Desirable**

- Previous experience of ultrasound

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