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

• 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
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
xc2xa340 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-25-1028
Job locations
UHS
Tremona Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 6YD
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