University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

The ultrasound department performs routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological scans to support antenatal and gynaecology outpatients, gynaecology oncology, and Post-Menopausal Bleeding clinics. All Sonographers scan and report autonomously and are supported for further development and training. In addition we have a self-contained Early pregnancy Unit with all day ultrasound cover, six days a week. Essential skill required for this role is gynaecology ultrasound at PgC level.

ABOUT THE TEAMYou will work closely with and be supported by the onsite Regional Fetal Medicine team who provide care to women and their families undergoing high risk or problematic pregnancies requiring specialist care and expertise. You will also work closely and be supported by our lead Obstetrician and Gynaecologist .

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.

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.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• 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.
• Be able to interpret clinician's requirements, to recognise the urgency of ultrasound requests, prioritise requests and determine the appropriate scanning technique, ensuring that scans are performed in accordance with best practice and research-based evidence.
• To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the patient's condition and make the appropriate diagnosis.
• Leadership or management course or qualification or equivalent experience.
• To be able 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

Desirable

• 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

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Communication
• Microsoft Office skills
• Leadership
• People management
• Attention to detail

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Princess Anne Hospital

Coxford road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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