Trainee Sonographer (Obstetrics) | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 p.a. pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Cwmni: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7339686/180-E-257134 |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced radiographers or health professionals wishing to train in the specialist area of Obstetric Ultrasound. Successful applicants will be highly motivated, hardworking and able to commit to an intense but very rewarding training course.
The Rosie Ultrasound Department is offering a 12 month Secondment / Fixed Term contract to undertake the training and academic study required to be awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (Obstetrics).
We are an enthusiastic team with an excellent track record in sonographer training. We undertake a wide range of examinations in our department and you will be supported by our team of friendly Sonographers to acquire the practical skills required to complete the course. It is anticipated that the Trainee will join the team after qualification, if a post is available.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TRAINING POST AND NOT OPEN TO QUALFIED SONOGRAPHERS
To undertake practical training in obstetric ultrasound.
To attend all taught modules provided by the chosen University and successfully gain a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Medical Ultrasound.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing a high-quality diagnostic ultrasound service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.
To ensure that practice is carried out in accordance with department policies and protocols.
Develop the theoretical and practical knowledge/skills required to perform the range of ultrasound examinations in the clinical area of training.
To undertake all ultrasound procedures delegated by the sonographers/clinical leads as part of training and development.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
You must be in a permanent role at CUH in order to apply and be considered for this role
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 21 July 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 28 July 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Monday 21 Jul 2025