Job overview

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts, managing two major hospitals in Coventry and Rugby, serving a population of over one million people. As the principal teaching hospital for Warwick Medical School, we work in close partnership to develop innovative programmes in clinical research.

We are seeking highly motivated and professional individuals with a flexible approach to working and a desire to further develop the ultrasound service.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Supporting a 7-day ultrasound service, including weekends and bank/public holidays, in line with service requirements.
• Working within a dynamic and forward-thinking team committed to excellence in patient care and service development.

Eligibility Criteria - This vacancy is open to:

• HCPC - registered Sonographers who hold an international ultrasound qualification.
• Direct access candidates who have completed a CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound. These candidates must be RCT-registered or able to demonstrate they are actively working towards registration.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

The Imaging department is seeking an enthusiastic sonographer to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have opportunity to train, mentor and develop other staff to work to high standards. We are a modern department, fast paced, dynamic and vibrant with an interesting and challenging case load especially our in-patient departments. The service covers general ultrasound departments as well as a variety of sub-specialties including MSK, paediatrics, vascular and interventional. The ultrasound service is provided across 3 sites, University Hospital Coventry , Rugby St Cross and the Coventry City Centre. The service will be expanding into the Community Diagnostic centre and the development is planned currently for 2026.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values