Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our radiology team at Southend as a Sonographer.

As a member of our busy and dynamic department you would be encouraged to be involved in performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including: General Abdominal, Obstetric, Gynecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip ultrasound examinations.

Mid and South Essex NHS Trust offers flexible working patterns, such as full time hours over a 4 day working week including weekends plus part time hours will be considered.

Main duties of the job

This role requires the post holder to have advanced clinical judgement to enable independent effective decision-making.
To undertake, interpret and take responsibility for ultrasound examinations performed.
To formulate, issue and be accountable for accurate clinical reports ensuring the findings are reported and acted upon.
Proactively support and participate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective, efficient delivery of service in order to maintain departmental standards.
To plan, assess, deliver and evaluate personal workload in liaison with line manager and clinical lead.

The post holder will assist with and encourage service development and innovation.
To maintain good and effective professional practices.
Ensure consistent application and compliance of policies and standards.
The post holder is required to maintain accurate, contemporaneous records in line with Trust guidelines and policies.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9529

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for complete detail of the role.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for complete detail of the role.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Suitability

Essential

NHS Experience
At least three years post qualification
UK trained

Desirable

evidence of post-graduate training

Experience

Essential

Independent reporting and direct liaison with referrers

Desirable

Ability to work in a high pressure environment

Person Specification

Suitability

Essential

NHS Experience
At least three years post qualification
UK trained

Desirable

evidence of post-graduate training

Experience

Essential

Independent reporting and direct liaison with referrers

Desirable

Ability to work in a high pressure environment

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.

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 (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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)