Job summary
Are you an experienced Sonographer with an i nterest in practice education and professional development? Are you able to inspire and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals? If so, join the busy Ultrasound team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (based at the Bristol City and Weston Operating unit). This is a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with the South West Imaging Training Academy (SWITA) team, delivering training and education in ultrasound. In this role, you will contribute to the improvement of recruitment, retention and training for the Sonography workforce.

We're looking for someone who is committed to developing and enhancing training in ultrasound imaging across the region. We're looking for

• A qualified, registered Sonographer with a proven background in clinical practice
• Experience in mentoring, teaching, or supervising within a healthcare settingwith a focus on sonography
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and inspire learners
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient care

Main duties of the job
Your role:

• Mentoring and educating: You will provide clinical training and educational support to the sonography workforce by supporting trainee Sonographers and Radiologists
• Lead and enhance: You will join in leading & enhancing delivery of clinical education, organising the educational and training requirements necessary for all staff in the Bristol Ultrasound Hub
• Developing training programmes: Working with SWITA, you will help design and deliver educational sessions that promote continuous learning and professional growth within the team
• Collaboration: Collaborate with SWITA delivering training and education across UHBW and, on occasion, travel to SWITA hubs to support training delivery
• Responsibility: You will have a shared level of responsibility for all aspects of the Bristol Ultrasound service with the local Sonography Leads

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Details
Date posted
11 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
387-D&T5107-NG
Job locations
BRI
Bristol
BS28HW
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in Ultrasound at Masters level
• HCPC registration or Register of Clinical Technologists registration (A)

Desirable

• Accredited educational qualification/module supporting clinical education delivery (A)
• Coaching qualification or recognised mentor training

Experience
Essential

• Comprehensive and extensive knowledge of General Medical and Gynaecological Ultrasound
• post qualification NHS experience
• experience in delivering clinical education, teaching, mentoring and coaching

Desirable

• minimum 3 years post qualification experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce.