Trainee Sonographer

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Trainee Sonographer

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ultrasound Department at the Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton; we are looking for enthusiastic Trainee Sonographers to join our busy, close-knit, and friendly imaging department. You will be working towards performing and reporting ultrasound examinations in accordance with Trust scanning protocols and to ensure that a high standard of patient care and quality of service is maintained. You will be training towards achieving a PgC in Obstetric Ultrasound. We also are fortunate to offer a further two part-time positions – in third trimester scanning to support our specialist antenatal clinics and patients on specialist pathways.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England\’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

see attached JD & person spec

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients first
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to complete an appropriate Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
• Appropriate relevant Degree at 2:2 or equivalent.
• Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
• Relevant clinical courses, Quality assurance supervision and practice
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling
• Experience of teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues training and development.
• To be able to respond appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer, and death.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Leadership or management course or qualification.
• Knowledge of other departments\’ practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
• Appropriate post-qualification experience in imaging

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