Swydd wag: Specialist Sonographer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

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Prif leoliad: Allied health
Gradd: Band 7
Contract: Parhaol: 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
Oriau: Rhan-amser - 19 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd: 188-CL250725

Cyflogwr: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Southampton General Hospital
Tref: Southampton
Cyflog: £47,810 - £54,710 pa or pa pro rata
Yn cau: 07/08/2025 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 11/09/2025

Specialist Sonographer

Band 7

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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.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

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

Meini prawf dymunol

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

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

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Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 304.4KB)

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Enw

Brigitte van der Merwe

Teitl y swydd

Lead Superintendent Imaging

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[email protected]

Rhif ffôn

023 8120 4897

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