Specialist Sonographer

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

7/24/2025

Job Overview

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

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Sonographer to join our busy, friendly imaging department. The ideal applicant would have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and attitude, commitment and passion to deliver and improve the service to women-centred care. You will be part of a small team of sonographers who are well respected and committed to providing a high standard of examinations.

Working for our organisation

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.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person spec.

• Undertake a highly specialised clinical caseload of patients to aid in patient assessment and diagnosis, adapting techniques to optimise image quality and diagnostic yield.
• To interpret ultrasound images in order to provide independent written examination reports and referrals and recommendations for further assessment based on findings.
• To communicate effectively with patients regarding diagnostic tests explaining clinical implications and outcomes and deal appropriately with, complex, sensitive or contentious information obtaining informed verbal consent.
• Contribute to policy implementation and service evaluation to develop services to address rapid advances in imaging technology.
• Contribute to the formulation of long-term strategic plans and improving patient care through evidence-based practice.
• Ensure adherence and propose changes to standards and policies for clinical practice to ensure a coordinated and effective service. This includes infection prevention.
• To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team advising on onward patient management whilst providing the highest standards of patient care.
• Be responsible for keeping accurate and timely written and electronic patient records and statistical information.
• To be proactive in supporting the delivery of trust and national targets.
  
  

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound
• Appropriate Professional Registration e.g. HCPC, RCT or NMC Registration
• Appropriate post qualification experience in an ultrasound department
• Appropriate relevant Degree or equivalent.
• Relevant clinical courses
• Completed the preceptorship and capability framework for sonographers’
• 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.
• 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.
• To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the patient’s condition and make the appropriate diagnosis.
• Leadership or management course or qualification or equivalent experience.
• 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 criteria

• Evidence of presenting or publishing local audit, research, or case studies.
• Trained and experienced in more than one area of ultrasound
• Experience of audit and research