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Job summary

Main area
Nursing and Midwifery
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent: The Trust has approved a £208 (pro rata) per month payment and a £2500 (pro rata) retention payment to be paid after 1 year of service
Hours
Part time - 19 hours per week
Job ref
188-CL250725
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 pa or pa pro rata
Closing
07/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
11/09/2025

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Sonographer

Band 7

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Sonographer to join our busy, friendly imaging department. The ideal applicant would have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and attitude, commitment and passion to deliver and improve the service to women-centred care. You will be part of a small team of sonographers who are well respected and committed to providing a high standard of examinations. 

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. 

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

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

Please see the attached Job description and person spec.

 

1.    Undertake a highly specialised clinical caseload of patients to aid in patient assessment and diagnosis, adapting techniques to optimise image quality and diagnostic yield.
2.    To interpret ultrasound images in order to provide independent written examination reports and referrals and recommendations for further assessment based on findings.
3.    To communicate effectively with patients regarding diagnostic tests explaining clinical implications and outcomes and deal appropriately with, complex, sensitive or contentious information obtaining informed verbal consent.
4.    Contribute to policy implementation and service evaluation to develop services to address rapid advances in imaging technology.
5.    Contribute to the formulation of long-term strategic plans and improving patient care through evidence-based practice.
6.    Ensure adherence and propose changes to standards and policies for clinical practice to ensure a coordinated and effective service. This includes infection prevention.
7.    To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team advising on onward patient management whilst providing the highest standards of patient care.
8.    Be responsible for keeping accurate and timely written and electronic patient records and statistical information. 
9.    To be proactive in supporting the delivery of trust and national targets.

Person specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound
  • Appropriate Professional Registration e.g. HCPC, RCT or NMC Registration
  • Appropriate post qualification experience in an ultrasound department
  • Appropriate relevant Degree or equivalent.
  • Relevant clinical courses
  • Completed the preceptorship and capability framework for sonographers’
  • 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.
  • Be able to interpret clinician’s requirements, to recognise the urgency of ultrasound requests, prioritise requests and determine the appropriate scanning technique, ensuring that scans are performed in accordance with best practice and research-based evidence.
  • To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the patient’s condition and make the appropriate diagnosis.
  • Leadership or management course or qualification or equivalent experience.
  • 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
  • Evidence of presenting or publishing local audit, research, or case studies.
  • Trained and experienced in more than one area of ultrasound
  • Experience of audit and research

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Brigitte van der Merwe
Job title
Lead Superintendent Imaging
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
023 8120 4897
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