# Trainee Specialist Sonographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-specialist-sonographer/9072fa40-f93b-4879-bf8e-c1aa9045a39b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-specialist-sonographer/9072fa40-f93b-4879-bf8e-c1aa9045a39b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Speciality:** Radiology - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term 12 months) - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-29T13:22:19.273Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8118013 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8118013?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ultrasound Department at the Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton; we are looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Sonographer to join our busy, close knit and friendly imaging department. You will be working towards performing and reporting ultrasound examinations in accordance with Trust scanning protocols and to ensure that a high standard of patient care and quality of service is maintained. You will be training towards achieving a PgC in Obstetric and  Gynaecological Ultrasound. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be part of a small team of sonographers, who are enthusiastic and committed to providing a high standard of examinations. You will work closely with and be supported by the onsite Regional Fetal Medicine team who provide care to women and their families undergoing high risk or problematic pregnancies requiring specialist care and expertise. You will also work closely and be supported by our lead Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who have a specialised interest in ultrasound. We are a forward thinking department made up of a multidisciplinary team and are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. We encourage the progression of our staff and expect them to keep up to date with new techniques and promote evidence based practice. There are opportunities in the department to undertake research, audit and sub-specialising in areas of interest. WHAT YOU’LL DO We are a specialized unit performing routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological scans to support antenatal and gynaecology outpatients, gynaecology oncology, Post Menopausal Bleeding clinics and the Emergency pregnancy unit. All Sonographers scan and report autonomously and are supported for further development and training. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ultrasound Department at the Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton; we are looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Sonographer to join our busy, close knit and friendly imaging department. You will be working towards performing and reporting ultrasound examinations in accordance with Trust scanning protocols and to ensure that a high standard of patient care and quality of service is maintained. You will be training towards achieving a PgC in Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound. ## Responsibilities You will be part of a small team of sonographers, who are enthusiastic and committed to providing a high standard of examinations. You will work closely with and be supported by the onsite Regional Fetal Medicine team who provide care to women and their families undergoing high risk or problematic pregnancies requiring specialist care and expertise. You will also work closely and be supported by our lead Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who have a specialised interest in ultrasound. We are a forward thinking department made up of a multidisciplinary team and are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. We encourage the progression of our staff and expect them to keep up to date with new techniques and promote evidence based practice. There are opportunities in the department to undertake research, audit and sub-specialising in areas of interest. WHAT YOU’LL DO We are a specialized unit performing routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological scans to support antenatal and gynaecology outpatients, gynaecology oncology, Post Menopausal Bleeding clinics and the Emergency pregnancy unit. All Sonographers scan and report autonomously and are supported for further development and training. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Communication - Microsoft Office skills - Leadership - Motivational - Emotional intelligence - People management - Working under pressure - Adaptability - Attention to detail - Manual dexterity - Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly ### Trust Values **Essential** - Patients First - Always Improving - Working Together ### Qualifications, knowledge and experience **Essential** - Able to complete an appropriate Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound Leadership or management course or qualification. - Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register Knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface. - Appropriate relevant Degree at 2:2 or equivalent. Appropriate post qualification experience in imaging - 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** - Able to complete an appropriate Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound Leadership or management course or qualification. - Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register Knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface. - Appropriate relevant Degree at 2:2 or equivalent. Appropriate post qualification experience in imaging ## Documents - [job description + person spec (docx, 147.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10413903) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.