Trainee Sonographer | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7764565/430-CC25-243A |
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Trainee Sonographer
Department: - Imaging
Band: 6
Hours: 37.5 hours
Are you looking to be part of a compassionate, supportive, and forward-thinking ultrasound team? We are currently seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to join our growing service and take advantage of a rare and exciting opportunity to train in vascular ultrasound.
This post is aimed at radiographers, other allied health professionals, and degree-qualified applicants with a genuine interest in vascular ultrasound and diagnostic imaging. You will join a multidisciplinary team and play an important role in the assessment and management of patients with vascular disease.
As a trainee, you will develop skills across a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations, supported by experienced specialist sonographers and vascular scientists.
Successful applicants will undertake a funded postgraduate qualification in vascular ultrasound, supported by structured training, mentorship, and supervision. Training will be delivered across all MKUH sites, with ongoing support from an experienced and dedicated team to enable progression toward independent practice.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Interview date: 2nd March 2026
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• Undertake supervised vascular ultrasound examinations across a range of clinical indications
• Work towards autonomous practice through structured training and assessment
• Contribute to clinical reporting under supervision
• Maintain high standards of patient care and imaging quality
• Work collaboratively within the ultrasound team to manage workload effectively
• Participate in extended working days and weekend working as required
What we’re looking for
• Degree-qualified applicants with a strong commitment to professional development
• Registration with a relevant professional body (or willingness to obtain this post-qualification)
• Previous experience or exposure to vascular ultrasound is desirable, though not essential
• A passion for patient care, teamwork, and diagnostic excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a specialist career in vascular ultrasound within a supportive, dynamic, and patient-focused service.
Susan McGowan, Non-Ionising Radiation Operational Lead
Email:susan.mcgowan@mkuh.nhs.uk
Denzil Pereira, Section Head Sonographer for Vascular Ultrasound
Email:denzil.pereira@mkuh.nhs.uk
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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• As part of imaging workforce development, to successfully complete a UK Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited university-led postgraduate certificate in clinical ultrasound and achieve the appropriate professional statutory registration such as, Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) depending on professional background, enabling entry into the qualified sonographer workforce and independent practice in delivering high-quality patient care.
• This trainee post is dependent upon acceptance onto the course with the appropriate qualification and experience as specified by the High Education Institute (HEI).
• The post holder will work within the Imaging department as a trainee sonographer to develop the knowledge and skills required of a Sonographer who is UK state registered as a health care professional.
• To complete preceptorship pathway as determined by the Ultrasound department upon qualification.
• To be part of a team that provides diagnostic ultrasound scanning and reporting services for referrals made to the acute hospital site and the community diagnostic centres operated by MKUH NHS FT.
• To assist in the day to day running of the ultrasound department by working collaboratively with the ultrasound section head sonographers, wider sonographer team, clinical support and admin and clerical teams.
• To undertake ultrasound examinations using a range of ultrasound equipment upon various patient types in a manner that meets profession, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
• To maintain the highest standards of patient care, ensuring patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity, and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
• The post holder will ensure that they act within their sphere of competence at all times.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026