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Job summary

Main area
Women and Newborn
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 19 hours per week
Job ref
188-CL120626
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Princess Anne Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£25,272 per annum pro rata
Closing
29/06/2026 23:59
Interview date
08/07/2026

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Ultrasound Assistant

Band 2

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

The ultrasound department in the Princess Anne Hospital is looking for another team member to help us deliver excellent care to our patients. This role  is for  a permanent position. Our Ultrasound Assistants work closely with Sonographers, Nurses and other Ultrasound Assistants. 

This role is very patient-focused and service driven. Your role will be to assist sonographers or clinicians during ultrasound examinations and provide phlebotomy services as part of our first trimester antenatal screening. Other roles will include keeping ultrasound room stock and cleaned , supporting patients with mobility or other needs.

 As part of this role you will also work in a variety of different areas within Princess Anne Hospital such as ultrasound, early pregnancy clinic, and gynaecology .This role includes working out in the community based ultrasound clinic at Bitterne Health Centre and New Forest Birth Centre and hoping to expand to other locations. Candidates must be able to travel to these different sites as transport is not provided.

A Flexible approach to working hours is essential as early evening until 6pm and weekend shifts will be part of the role. Full training will be given to the successful candidates.

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, personalising 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, recognising 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

For more information on the specific job role, please find attached the JD and person specification.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Vocational Qualification at Level 2/GCSEs at grade A* -C, 4 – 9 or equivalent
  • Experience in a relevant care environment.
  • Able to communicate with people of all ages, with any disability and / or from any culture.
  • Able to cope in distressing circumstances including able to support distressed parents/carers
  • Previous experience in customer care setting
  • Previous experience working with people
  • Previous experience working within a team
  • Able to work using own initiative
Desirable criteria
  • Previous work in a health care setting which should be recent (within the last year), ‘hands on’ care experience
  • Education to A Level/ T Level in one subject
  • Previous experience of stock control

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Brigitte van der Merwe
Job title
Lead Superintendent
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
023 8120 5376
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