Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, well- motivated HCPC/NMC registered professional to join our busy, friendly team as a trainee Sonographer. The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, particularly in difficult situations, a willingness to learn and the ability to plan their work both independently and as part of a wider team. There is an expectation the applicants have already spend time in an Ultrasound department, observing scanning and have an understanding of the requirements for the role. Our ultrasound department has a team of sonographers who cover the core elements of general medical, obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound including early pregnancy and also specialist roles including MSK, neonatal hips and heads, head and neck and contrast enhanced ultrasound. We are a progressive, expanding department who actively encourage and support role development and CPD. The successful candidate will undertake a 2 year masters post graduate training program to include Obstetric and Abdominal examinations at Sheffield Hallam University with clinical training across the Sherwood Forest sites. The role will include travel to our other sites at Mansfield Community and Newark Hospitals. Main duties of the job To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-CSTO-7009940 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. This is a training band 7 post and will paid under annexe U of Agenda for Change. The payment will be 70% in year 1 and 75% in year 2. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. This is a training band 7 post and will paid under annexe U of Agenda for Change. The payment will be 70% in year 1 and 75% in year 2. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree Desirable Specialist expertise, underpinned by theory and practical experience acquired through diploma/ degree/post graduate study. Qualifications Essential DCR or BSc (Hons Radiography DMU or Post graduate qualification in ultrasound at M level Evidence of further study Desirable Teaching skills Counselling course Experience Essential Supervisory experience Previous NHS experience This may be supplemented by short courses CPD Desirable Teaching experience Contractual Essential May have to work extended days or 1-8 shifts On call Sunday for EPU Further Training Essential Ability to report on own scans Person Specification Knowledge Essential Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree Desirable Specialist expertise, underpinned by theory and practical experience acquired through diploma/ degree/post graduate study. Qualifications Essential DCR or BSc (Hons Radiography DMU or Post graduate qualification in ultrasound at M level Evidence of further study Desirable Teaching skills Counselling course Experience Essential Supervisory experience Previous NHS experience This may be supplemented by short courses CPD Desirable Teaching experience Contractual Essential May have to work extended days or 1-8 shifts On call Sunday for EPU Further Training Essential Ability to report on own scans Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)