Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Sonographer to join our Ultrasound Department at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton. The role involves performing and reporting ultrasound examinations in accordance with Trust scanning protocols and training towards achieving a PgC in Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound.
Working for the Organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering learning and development opportunities and a flexible working environment.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
You will be part of a small team of sonographers, working closely with the Regional Fetal Medicine team, Obstetricians, and Gynaecologists. Deliver high‑standard examinations, provide patient care, and participate in research, audit, and sub‑specialisation opportunities.
What You’ll Do
Perform routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological scans to support antenatal and gynaecology outpatients, oncology, Post‑Menopausal Bleeding clinics, and the Emergency pregnancy unit. Scan and report autonomously while being supported for further development and training.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to complete an appropriate Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound Leadership or management course or qualification.
- Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register. Knowledge of other departments work practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
- Appropriate relevant Degree at 2:2 or equivalent. Appropriate post qualification experience in imaging.
- 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.
- Ability 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.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Emotional intelligence
- People management
- Working under pressure
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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