Apprentice Sonographer

Job summary

We are pleased to announce that we will be enrolling one successful candidate on the Sheffield Hallam University Apprenticeship Sonographer Degree Program, due to commence in March 2025. This is a rare and exciting training opportunity to become a degree level sonographer.

Successful candidates (subject to qualifications) will be enrolled on to the degree apprenticeship and expected to complete; work-based, online, self-directed learning as outlined in the university prospectus. Occasional attendance at SHU will be required. Apprenticeship sonographers will be supported in the departments at MYTT by our practice educators and sonography team.

Applicants must be eligible and willing to undertake a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship and hold Certificates or Diplomas of Higher Education (Cert HE; Dip HE),Foundation Degrees (FD) or equivalent and Level 3 qualifications or equivalent to meet HEI entry requirements SHU requirements. Relevant healthcare experience will also be taken into account.

There is an eligibility criteria for government funded apprenticeships which requires the applicant to be aged 18+, be a resident in the UK/EU for the last three years. Applicants cannot have achieved a qualification at level 6 or abovein the same pathwayas this will exempt them from being able to undertake the apprenticeship.

For details of this post or an informal visit please contact Melanie.Harrison13@nhs.net or Alison.Mcguinness@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

**INTERNAL ONLY ONLY OPEN TO STAFF AT MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST**

Responsible for producing high quality ultrasound images.

To provide high quality independent written reports in accordance with departmental protocols.

To perform a comprehensive range of ultrasound procedures with supervision, both within the department and externally, e.g. Wards, intensive care etc. when required.

To manipulate equipment and interpret ultrasound images, producing clinical reports under the supervision of an Advanced Practitioner.

To contribute towards the efficient deployment of resources, enabling the patient to receive a safe, accurate and timely examination.

The post holder will be working towards this job description whilst undertaking a training scheme over 36 months, under supervision, to achieve a BSc Integrated Sonography Apprenticeship Degree.

Job responsibilities

We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.