Sonographer

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking HCPC registered radiographers for flexible bank shifts and long-term placements at University Hospital Southampton. Responsibilities include conducting specialized ultrasound scans, mentoring staff, and managing workflows. This role offers excellent career progression, flexible shifts, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Access to Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• HCPC registered radiographer.
• Must have a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent qualification.
• A PGC/PGD in obstetric and/or gynaecology ultrasound is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex ultrasound examinations and provide diagnostic reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
• Ensure compliance with safety and imaging standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Image interpretation

Supervisory skills

Education

BSc. in Radiography

PGC/PGD in obstetric and/or gynaecology ultrasound

Job description

We have flexible bank shifts and long-term placement opportunities available for HCPC registered radiographers at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The role would be within the PAH Ultrasound Department, Division C Women & Newborn.

Main duties of the job

1. Performing Advanced Ultrasound Examinations: Conducting complex and specialized ultrasound scans, interpreting images, and ensuring high diagnostic quality.
2. Supervising and Mentoring Staff: Guiding junior sonographers and students, offering training and clinical supervision.
3. Quality Assurance and Protocol Development: Ensuring compliance with safety and imaging standards, and helping develop or refine scanning protocols.
4. Liaising with Medical Teams: Collaborating with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to discuss findings and patient care.
5. Managing Workflows and Equipment: Overseeing scheduling, maintenance of ultrasound equipment, and efficient department operations.
6. Continuing Professional Development: Keeping up-to-date with advancements in ultrasound technology and practices.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression: Access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance: Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources, and built-in paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Access: Over 50 partner NHS Trusts, providing flexibility in how and where you want to work.

Job responsibilities

1. To undertake independently obstetric or obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations according to the unit policies and guidelines to a high standard.
2. Have the ability to make clinical judgments and critical decisions of the highest order, using knowledge, skills, and experience.
3. Be able to interpret clinicians' requirements, recognize the urgency of ultrasound requests, prioritize requests, and determine the appropriate scanning technique, ensuring scans are performed in accordance with best practice and research-based evidence.
4. To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the woman's condition and make the appropriate diagnosis. Report scan findings using the recommended IT software.
5. Be competent in the use of all equipment in the Ultrasound department. Use initiative in adapting techniques to optimize image quality and diagnostic yield.
6. To contribute to the day-to-day management of the department in the absence of the department lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications

1. BSc. in Radiography or equivalent health professional qualification
2. A PGC/PGD in obstetric and/or gynaecology ultrasound is essential
3. You must be HCPC registered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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