Job summary
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
Children's Radiology at the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a exciting opportunity for a band 6 trainee Sonographer.
We are looking for a patient focused, enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer who is currently employed at UHS, to progress into this band 6 trainee Sonographer post. You will be expected to undertake clinical training lists with experienced Sonographers and Radiologists and complete a post graduate certificate (PgC) in General Medical Ultrasound at Masters level which is funded by UHS. You will be able to take part in multidisciplinary team meetings and department training opportunities throughout this secondment, as well as have access to simulation training resources at UHS including ScanTrainers and phantoms in our ultrasound simulation suite.
You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, helping to deliver a high quality and safe patient focussed service, communicating effectively with patients. You will learn how to undertake and report general medical ultrasound examinations on adult and paediatric patients under the supervision of a qualified practitioner in line with departmental protocols and trust policies.
This secondment post is expected to begin in December 2024 / January 2025 and continue for approximately 18 months. Employment throughout, and after the training will be wholly dependent on successful completion of all clinical and academic components of the training.
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.
Ultrasound training will be shared between the paediatric and maun ultrasound departments to maximise exposure to ultrasound.
The Main Ultrasound department at UHS provides general medical, gynaecology, small part, MSK, and neck ultrasound scans to adult patients across Southampton General Hospital (SGH) and Royal South Hants (RSH) hospital sites, with a total of 8 scan rooms using predominantly GE, as well as Philips ultrasound equipment. There are an additional 2 vascular scan rooms across SGH and 2 paediatric scans rooms within Children's Radiology department at SGH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
-Learn to perform general medical ultrasound scans and write diagnostic reports to a safe and high standard, in line with department protocols and trust policies, under the supervision of an experienced ultrasound practitioner.
- Complete a post graduate certificate (PgC) in General Medical Ultrasound.
- Rotate through the main adult and paediatric ultrasound departments at SGH and RSH sites for clinical training lists and complete associated competencies.
What experience/skills are needed:
- Able to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound.
-Relevant degree at 2:2 or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Radiography)
-Professional Registration e.g. HCPC or NMC Registration
-Observational experience within the sonography department and use of the scan trainer study is advised.
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 whats possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
-Learn to perform general medical ultrasound scans and write diagnostic reports to a safe and high standard, in line with department protocols and trust policies, under the supervision of an experienced ultrasound practitioner.
- Complete a post graduate certificate (PgC) in General Medical Ultrasound.
- Rotate through the main adult and paediatric ultrasound departments at SGH and RSH sites for clinical training lists and complete associated competencies.
What experience/skills are needed:
- Able to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound.
-Relevant degree at 2:2 or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Radiography)
-Professional Registration e.g. HCPC or NMC Registration
-Observational experience within the sonography department and use of the scan trainer study is advised.
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 whats possible for the role and service.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Able to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound
- Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
- Appropriate relevant Degree at 2:2 or equivalent.
- 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.
- 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
- Leadership or management course or qualification.
- Knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
- Appropriate post qualification experience in imaging
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Emotional intelligence
- People management
- Working under pressure
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Adaptability
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Able to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound
- Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
- Appropriate relevant Degree at 2:2 or equivalent.
- 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.
- 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
- Leadership or management course or qualification.
- Knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
- Appropriate post qualification experience in imaging
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Microsoft Office skills
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Emotional intelligence
- People management
- Working under pressure
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Adaptability
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
