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Trainee -Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound • Stoke-on-Trent
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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1. Can you tell us about your educational background and how it has prepared you for a career in ultrasound? Can you tell us about your educational background and how it has prepared you for a career in ultrasound?

2. What attracted you to apply for the Trainee Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound position at UHNM? What attracted you to apply for the Trainee Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound position at UHNM?

3. How do you envision your career progressing after completing the PgC training? How do you envision your career progressing after completing the PgC training?

4. Can you explain the key responsibilities of a sonographer in a healthcare setting? Can you explain the key responsibilities of a sonographer in a healthcare setting?

5. What do you believe are the most important qualities and skills for a successful sonographer? What do you believe are the most important qualities and skills for a successful sonographer?

6. How do you interpret the role of ultrasound in patient care, particularly in obstetrics and gynaecology? How do you interpret the role of ultrasound in patient care, particularly in obstetrics and gynaecology?

7. Describe any practical experience you have had in the field of ultrasound or related areas. Describe any practical experience you have had in the field of ultrasound or related areas.

8. Can you provide an example of a situation where you demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a clinical setting? Can you provide an example of a situation where you demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a clinical setting?

9. How do you approach self-directed learning, and what strategies do you employ to manage your time effectively while balancing academic study and clinical training? How do you approach self-directed learning, and what strategies do you employ to manage your time effectively while balancing academic study and clinical training?

10. Describe your approach to teamwork in a multi-disciplinary clinical environment. Can you provide an example of a successful collaboration? Describe your approach to teamwork in a multi-disciplinary clinical environment. Can you provide an example of a successful collaboration?

11. This role requires flexibility and the ability to work across different sites. How do you feel about this requirement, and what makes you suited for it? This role requires flexibility and the ability to work across different sites. How do you feel about this requirement, and what makes you suited for it?

12. What steps are you currently taking to enhance your professional development in ultrasound imaging or related fields? What steps are you currently taking to enhance your professional development in ultrasound imaging or related fields?

13. How do you plan to keep up with changes and advancements in ultrasound technology and techniques? How do you plan to keep up with changes and advancements in ultrasound technology and techniques?

14. Can you discuss your understanding of the registration pathways for sonographers and the importance of maintaining professional standards? Can you discuss your understanding of the registration pathways for sonographers and the importance of maintaining professional standards?

15. How do you ensure that you consistently deliver excellent patient care while adhering to NHS guidelines and procedures? How do you ensure that you consistently deliver excellent patient care while adhering to NHS guidelines and procedures?

16. What do you believe will be your biggest challenge in this role, and how do you plan to overcome it? What do you believe will be your biggest challenge in this role, and how do you plan to overcome it?

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Role: Trainee -Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound in Stoke-on-Trent

Interviewed on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 12:01.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nTrainee -Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound with University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent\n\n We are pleased to offer the following 'Training' positions within the Ultrasound team at UHNM. PgC Obs & Gynae ultrasound PgC General and Gynae ultrasound These arefixed term training posts offered at band 5. On successful completion of both the academic and clinical requirements and a period of preceptorship this will lead tosubstantive Advanced Practitioner Posts within the team. Full support will be given to meet the requirements set out by the course. Clinical training will be delivered from ALL sites including Royal Stoke, County Hospital and Community Sites, across a seven-day working pattern. Higher Education Institution will be discussed at interview . This is a demanding programme; therefore, we are seeking applications from candidates who feel they can rise to the challenge of working within a busy department whilst undertaking self-directed academic study. We are looking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be able to drive and work flexibly and be committed to delivering excellent patient care and team working. Applicants must have a clear understanding of the role of a 'sonographer' as a health care professional and of associated registration pathways. You must state clearly in your supporting information which discipline you are applying for with current CPD evidence to support this. Please see the attached JD & PS Post Graduate training in either Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound or General Medical and Gynaecology Ultrasound. Combined academic study and clinical training Working within a fast paced, dynamic department with a variety of equipment, with an interesting and challenging case load. We provide a 7 day service including bank holidays on a rotational basis. Minimum requirement: Relevant degree Associated registration clear understanding of the 'sonography' role gained through work placed experience and must be able to demonstrate their desire to practice in the field of ultrasound within their CPD portfolio. You must have a full clean UK driving license with access to a vehicle About us Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further detailsf you would like further information, please contact: Gibbon Muswizu Gibbon.Muswizu@uhnm.nhs.uk - Lead Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound Education Telephone 01782 679073 "}