Senior Fellow in Advanced Ultrasound

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Senior Fellow in Advanced Ultrasound  Start Date: ASAP  Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 12 Months  Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Senior Fellow in Advanced Gynaecological Ultrasound

This is a 12-month post and is an excellent training opportunity for a highly motivated senior trainee or clinician with a keen interest, experience and ability in gynaecological ultrasound.     The year will be structured in two parts: an initial training/ supervisory period where the candidate will have clinics with a senior sonologists to advance their skills in ultrasound in areas such as endometriosis, early pregnancy complications and adnexal masses    This would be followed by a period of indirectly supervised ultrasound clinics and finally the opportunity to scan independently in ultrasound clinics.    During this post you will also be required to support labour ward and on-call rota    Should the candidate desire, an opportunity to attend psycho-sexual clinics is also available.    The post is aimed at a senior trainees/ post CCST or equivalent who have their RCOG intermediate gynae scanning modules in gynaecology and early pregnancy (or equivalent) who wish to advance their skills.    During the year the candidate will be expected to attend advanced scan training courses and to take part in audit and there may be opportunity for research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Advanced ultrasound clinics including endometriosis, adnexal masses and routine early pregnancy
• On call commitment for obstetrics and gynaecology
• Audit +/- research opportunities

You will work with other members of the obstetrics and gynaecology service at the Princess Anne Hospital (medical, midwifery, nursing and support).

You will work closely with senior nursing staff in ambulatory gynaecology, ultrasound and acute gynaecology (gynaecology assessment and early pregnancy unit).  Review: It is recognised that the work programme for any new post will take time to settle into a regular pattern. Therefore, the job plan will be reviewed in discussion with Clinical Lead in ultrasound after 3 months.

Other Duties: From time to time if may be necessary for you to carry out such other duties as may be assigned, with agreement, by the Trust. It is expected that you will not unreasonably withhold agreement to any proposed changes.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists.  Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)       Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;  •    Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training     •    Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)  •    A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)                       Proposed interview date: 1st June 2026

Please note, that part of the selection process is to assess your ultrasound skills in person, as that is an essential part of the role. Therefore we are only able to hold face-to-face interviews.

This vacancy closes on or before: 14th April 2026