Job Summary

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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

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 a fix term 12 month contract to cover maternity leave. Our Ultrasound Assistants work closely with Sonographers, Nurses and other Ultrasound Assistants.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities. 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. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we're committed to providing a flexible working environment. We proudly champion individuality and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £25,272 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 188-AC220426
• Job locations: Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5YA

Job Responsibilities

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. You will also work in a variety of 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. 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• 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

• 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

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Employer Contact Details

For questions about the job, contact: Lead Superintendent Brigitte Van Der Merwe at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Employer Details

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Address: Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5YA
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