We are pleased to announce that we will be enrolling two successful candidates on to the Trainee Sonographer Post Graduate programme at Kings College London (KCL) and Health Sciences University (HSU) in September 2025. This is an exciting training opportunity to become a sonographer. We are looking for one candidate to train in Vascular Ultrasound and one in Obstetric Ultrasound.
The trainee post is sponsored by Health Education England (HEE), to provide the opportunity to locally train enthusiastic healthcare staff to become sonographers.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are able to work as team and use constructive feedback to grow and enhance clinical skills.
Successful candidates (subject to qualifications) will be enrolled on to the post graduate degree course to commence in September 2025. Trainees will be expected to complete work-based, online, self-directed learning as outlined in the university prospectus. Attendance at university will be required monthly if attending KCL or HSU. Trainee sonographers will be supported in the department at SaSH by our sonography team., You will be working in East Surrey, Crawley and Horsham Hospital to undertake dedicated training lists. Once you have gained confidence and have attained a certain level of independence, training lists will be adjusted to ensure you enhance your learning and work within scan time limits. You will be expected to work within a multi-disciplinary team. We are committed to undertaking our roles and responsibilities in training you. You will be expected to undertake and pass your academic learning in order to supplement your clinical training.
Please see attached article entitled Student ultrasound education, current view and controversies. Role of Artifcial Intelligence,Virtual Reality and telemedicine.
Please do a write up of no more than 700 words answering the question below in your supporting information:
Question:
1. How do you think the role of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality will impact ultrasound imaging for: patients and for the qualified sonographer.

Working for our organisation
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment., Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates a 24-hour service, 365 days a year. As such, all nursing, clinical, and operational roles may involve working on a 24/7 shift basis, unless otherwise specified during the recruitment process. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process.
Successful candidates will be appointed to the first pay step within the band when they start with the Trust (unless they have previous relevant NHS continuous service), thereafter individuals will progress up the pay steps in accordance with NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions. For part time roles you will receive a pro rata'd (proportional) salary payment based on the appropriate pay step/point and hours worked in accordance with AfC and all medical and dental terms and conditions.
Note: Some vacancies may receive a high volume of applications. In such cases, the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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