University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Specialise Sonographer General Ultrasound
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Specialist Sonographer General Ultrasound
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Specialist Sonographer in General Ultrasound, providing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound services and contributing to excellent patient care.
This 12-month fixed-term maternity cover post offers the opportunity to work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, using your clinical expertise to deliver accurate examinations and reports that support timely diagnosis and patient management.
You will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of a safe, effective and patient-centred service, supporting education and training, quality assurance and the development of ultrasound practice.
You will report to the Lead Superintendent and work closely with sonographers, clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to support service objectives and positive outcomes for patients.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The role will involve,
- Undertaking a varied General Ultrasound caseload, adapting examination techniques to individual patient needs to produce high-quality diagnostic images and support accurate diagnosis.
- Independently interpreting ultrasound examinations, producing clear reports and making appropriate recommendations or referrals for further assessment.
- Providing compassionate, patient-centred care, communicating effectively with patients and carers and sensitively managing complex or sensitive information.
- Contributing to the effective delivery and development of the service through education and training, quality assurance, audit, service improvement and multidisciplinary team working.
What Experience/skills Are Needed
A professionally registered Sonographer holding a CASE-accredited qualification or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience in General Ultrasound, with the clinical knowledge and practical skills required to undertake a varied diagnostic ultrasound caseload.
- Ability to interpret ultrasound images and produce accurate, timely and clinically appropriate reports using sound professional judgement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to continuing professional development, quality improvement and supporting the education of colleagues and students.
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This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover post, and the successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support the safe and effective delivery of the ultrasound service.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound
- Appropriate Professional Registration e.g. HCPC, RCT or NMC Registration
- Appropriate relevant Degree or equivalent
- Appropriate post qualification experience in an ultrasound department
- 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
- Leadership or management course or qualification or equivalent experience.
- 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
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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