Specialist Sonographer Ultrasound General Trainee
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
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
We are excited to offer an internal General Medical (Abdominal) Sonographer Training post within our busy and supportive Ultrasound Department at UHS.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a PgC in General Medical Ultrasound, develop specialist skills and work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Perform and assist with a range of general ultrasound examinations under supervision, working towards independent practice. Undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound and apply learning to clinical practice. Ensure high standards of patient care, maintaining dignity, safety, and confidentiality at all times. Experience in a clinical healthcare setting. Experience in handling sensitive or distressing situations with professionalism and empathy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with vulnerable or distressed patients. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Good organisation and time management skills.
Please note-English Language Requirement for certain Universities providing the teaching for the PGCert. International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent).
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.