Job summary
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
- Performing Advanced Ultrasound Examinations: Conducting complex and specialized ultrasound scans, interpreting images, and ensuring high diagnostic quality.
- Supervising and Mentoring Staff: Guiding junior sonographers and students, offering training and clinical supervision.
- Quality Assurance and Protocol Development: Ensuring compliance with safety and imaging standards, and helping develop or refine scanning protocols.
- Liaising with Medical Teams: Collaborating with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to discuss findings and patient care.
- Managing Workflows and Equipment: Overseeing scheduling, maintenance of ultrasound equipment, and efficient department operations.
- 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 build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake independently
obstetric or obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations according to
the unit policies and guidelines to a high standard.
- Have the ability to make clinical
judgements and critical decisions of the highest order, using knowledge,
skills, and experience.
- Be able to interpret clinicians
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 womans condition and make
the appropriate diagnosis. Report scan
findings using the recommended IT software.
- Be competent in the use of all
the equipment in the Ultrasound department. To use initiative in adapting
techniques to optimise image quality and diagnostic yield.
- To contribute to the day-to-day
management of the department in the absence of the department lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake independently
obstetric or obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations according to
the unit policies and guidelines to a high standard.
- Have the ability to make clinical
judgements and critical decisions of the highest order, using knowledge,
skills, and experience.
- Be able to interpret clinicians
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 womans condition and make
the appropriate diagnosis. Report scan
findings using the recommended IT software.
- Be competent in the use of all
the equipment in the Ultrasound department. To use initiative in adapting
techniques to optimise image quality and diagnostic yield.
- To contribute to the day-to-day
management of the department in the absence of the department lead.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - BSc. in Radiography or equivalent health professional qualification
- - A PGC/PGD in obstetric and/or gynaecology ultrasound is essential
- - You must be HCPC registered
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - BSc. in Radiography or equivalent health professional qualification
- - A PGC/PGD in obstetric and/or gynaecology ultrasound is essential
- - 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 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
