Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months (Fixed Term also available)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL030426
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- RAD Ultrasound
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- Closing
- 16/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/05/2026
Employer heading
Specialist Sonographer Ultrasound General Trainee
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to offer an internal General Medical (Abdominal) Sonographer Training post within our busy and supportive Ultrasound Department at UHS.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a PgC in General Medical Ultrasound, develop specialist skills and work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
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
Perform and assist with a range of general ultrasound examinations under supervision, working towards independent practice.
Undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound and apply learning to clinical practice.
Ensure high standards of patient care, maintaining dignity, safety, and confidentiality at all times.
Experience in a clinical healthcare setting.
Experience in handling sensitive or distressing situations with professionalism and empathy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with vulnerable or distressed patients.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Good organisation and time management skills.
Please note-English Language Requirement for certain Universities providing the teaching for the PGCert.
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent).
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Able to complete an appropriate Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
- Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
- Appropriate relevant Degree at 2:2 or equivalent.
- Experience of teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues training and development.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Relevant clinical courses
Desirable criteria
- Leadership or management course or qualification.
- Knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface
- Appropriate post qualification experience in imaging
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tina Walker
- Job title
- Advanced Practice Sonographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Safwan Abdulwahid Lead Educational Sonographer- [email protected]
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