Job summary
This is a 12-month training post employed directly within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will undertake a Postgraduate Certificate offered by the University of Hertfordshire, starting in October 2025. On qualification, the postholder would be expected to commence a role as an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer within the Trust for a minimum of 2 years.
In this post, the post holder is expected to:
- Gain all clinical and academic competencies to independently perform ultrasound examinations in General Medical and Gynaecology.
- Gain all clinical and academic competencies to provide a diagnostic report on ultrasound examinations undertaken.
- Work within the ultrasound departmental guidelines and Trust policies.
- Work across all OUH sites (John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Horton Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Bicester Community Hospital, Chipping Norton Community Hospital).
- To participate in any future 7-day service as required.
Main duties of the job
This is a 12-month training post employed directly within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will undertake a Postgraduate Certificate offered by the University of Hertfordshire, starting in October 2025. On qualification, the postholder would be expected to commence a role as an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer within the Trust for a minimum of 2 years.
In this post, the post holder is expected to:
- Gain all clinical and academic competencies to independently perform ultrasound examinations in General Medical and Gynaecology.
- Gain all clinical and academic competencies to provide a diagnostic report on ultrasound examinations undertaken.
- Work within the ultrasound departmental guidelines and Trust policies.
- Work across all OUH sites (John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Horton Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Bicester Community Hospital, Chipping Norton Community Hospital).
- To participate in any future 7-day service as required.
- Learn the skills to undertake a coordinating role for the day-to-day planning of the operational workload of the department when required.
- Work as a team member within a multi-disciplinary team, providing a high-quality ultrasound service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To complete all academic and clinical training with the goal of becoming an independent practitioner who can complete most examinations and reports independently within local scope of practice.
- Individual responsibility in accepting to undertake any given ultrasound examination, working in accordance with professional body guidance and local ultrasound guidelines.
- Individual responsibilities for patient/client care, treatment and therapy where appropriate to the examination / area / specialty.
- To communicate scan findings to the referring clinician and patient (if appropriate).
- To record care/treatment/advice/tests accurately and in an agreed format.
- To provide information and advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals about the limitations and the safe use of ultrasound.
- To work as a reflective practitioner with the responsibility to critically evaluate systems / processes / pathways involved with various areas covered by the ultrasound service. Ideas and information to be discussed with the Ultrasound Modality Manager and or Advanced Practitioner Sonographer in the relevant field of practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To complete all academic and clinical training with the goal of becoming an independent practitioner who can complete most examinations and reports independently within local scope of practice.
- Individual responsibility in accepting to undertake any given ultrasound examination, working in accordance with professional body guidance and local ultrasound guidelines.
- Individual responsibilities for patient/client care, treatment and therapy where appropriate to the examination / area / specialty.
- To communicate scan findings to the referring clinician and patient (if appropriate).
- To record care/treatment/advice/tests accurately and in an agreed format.
- To provide information and advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals about the limitations and the safe use of ultrasound.
- To work as a reflective practitioner with the responsibility to critically evaluate systems / processes / pathways involved with various areas covered by the ultrasound service. Ideas and information to be discussed with the Ultrasound Modality Manager and or Advanced Practitioner Sonographer in the relevant field of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/BSc in Radiography or Health Related Science
- HCPC registration or equivalent
Desirable
- 1 year experience in Radiography or Health Related Science
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of shadowing in Ultrasound department
Special Apptitude
Essential
- Ability to work as a team, and independently
- High patient care standards
- Ability to organise work load
Disposition
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to get on with all grades of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/BSc in Radiography or Health Related Science
- HCPC registration or equivalent
Desirable
- 1 year experience in Radiography or Health Related Science
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of shadowing in Ultrasound department
Special Apptitude
Essential
- Ability to work as a team, and independently
- High patient care standards
- Ability to organise work load
Disposition
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to get on with all grades of staff
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
