Job summary
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
University Hospital Southampton is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Sonographer to join our friendly team as a Band 8 Lead Educational Sonographer. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the education and development of our ultrasound workforce.The successful candidate will responsible for shaping and delivering high-quality training and fostering a supportive learning environment.We are looking for someone with strong clinical expertise, a passion for teaching, excellent leadership and communication skills and a commitment to driving innovation and continuous improvement in practice.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide evidence of supporting/managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice.
Evidence of excellent Leadership skills, with the ability to make decisions and support staff.
Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all.
Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance and knowledge of national and international guidance for ultrasound imaging.
Demonstration of knowledge of other departments work practices with which radiology has a significant interface.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide evidence of supporting/managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice.
Evidence of excellent Leadership skills, with the ability to make decisions and support staff.
Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all.
Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance and knowledge of national and international guidance for ultrasound imaging.
Demonstration of knowledge of other departments work practices with which radiology has a significant interface.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound
- Appropriate Professional Registration e.g. HCPC, or NMC Registration
- Significant post qualification experience in an ultrasound department in at least 2 areas of ultrasound. including abdominal imaging.
- Provide evidence of leading in practice
- Equipment Super user within area of speciality
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Evidence of excellent Leadership skills, with the ability to make decisions and support staff.
- Detailed knowledge of imaging systems within area of imaging speciality
- Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance and knowledge of national and international guidance for ultrasound imaging.
- Demonstration of knowledge of other departments work practices with which radiology has a significant interface.
- To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the patient's condition and make the appropriate diagnosis.
- Be able to interpret clinician's 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
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of creation of training materials
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learnings / supporting challenges as needed
- Evidence of presenting or publishing local audit, research, or case studies.
- Previous management / supervisory experience
- Understanding of systems leadership
- Experience of systems leadership
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound
- Appropriate Professional Registration e.g. HCPC, or NMC Registration
- Significant post qualification experience in an ultrasound department in at least 2 areas of ultrasound. including abdominal imaging.
- Provide evidence of leading in practice
- Equipment Super user within area of speciality
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Evidence of excellent Leadership skills, with the ability to make decisions and support staff.
- Detailed knowledge of imaging systems within area of imaging speciality
- Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance and knowledge of national and international guidance for ultrasound imaging.
- Demonstration of knowledge of other departments work practices with which radiology has a significant interface.
- To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the patient's condition and make the appropriate diagnosis.
- Be able to interpret clinician's 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
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of creation of training materials
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learnings / supporting challenges as needed
- Evidence of presenting or publishing local audit, research, or case studies.
- Previous management / supervisory experience
- Understanding of systems leadership
- Experience of systems leadership
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
