Senior Fellow in Advanced Ultrasound

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Southampton is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fellow in Advanced Ultrasound. This 12-month position is designed for a highly motivated clinician interested in gynaecological ultrasound. Responsibilities include running advanced ultrasound clinics while also engaging in audit and research. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications including GMC registration and CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, with effective communication skills being essential. This role provides a supportive environment with significant opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Support for continued professional development

Qualifications

• Evidence of research experience or involvement in ultrasound-related projects.
• Previous experience performing or reporting diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Educational supervisor course completion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced ultrasound clinics for endometriosis and early pregnancy.
• Support the labour ward and on-call rota.
• Participate in audit and research opportunities.

Skills

Ability to work in multi-professional teams

Effective communication skills

Clinical judgement

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practice

Completion of a formal ultrasound training course

MRCOG full membership or equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Senior Fellow in Advanced Ultrasound

The closing date is 17 November 2025

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

Clinical Fellow in Advanced Gynaecological Ultrasound

• Advanced ultrasound clinics including endometriosis, adnexal masses and early pregnancy
• On call commitment for obstetrics and gynaecology
• Audit +/- research opportunities

Please see attached Job Description for detailed, proposed job plan.

About us

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.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job responsibilities

This is a 12-month post and is an excellent training opportunity for a highly motivated senior trainee or clinician with a keen interest in gynaecological ultrasound. The year will be structured in two parts: an initial training/supervisory period where the candidate will have clinics with a senior sonologists to advance their skills in ultrasound in areas such as endometriosis, early pregnancy complications and adnexal masses. This would be followed by a period of indirectly supervised ultrasound clinics and finally the opportunity to scan independently in ultrasound clinics. During this post you will also be required to support labour ward and on-call rota. Should the candidate desire, an opportunity to attend psychosexual clinics is also available. The post is aimed at a senior trainees/ post CCST or equivalent who have their RCOG intermediate gynae scanning modules in gynaecology and early pregnancy (or equivalent) who wish to advance their skills. During the year the candidate will be expected to attend advanced scan training courses and to take part in audit and there may be opportunity for research.

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. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;-Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training-Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)-A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: 26th November 2025

This vacancy closes on or before: 17 November 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• MRCOG full membership or equivalent
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Completion of a formal ultrasound training course
• Evidence of research experience or involvement in ultrasound-related projects or publications
• Educational supervisor course
• Previous experience performing or reporting diagnostic ultrasound examinations

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).

Living Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust