Ultrasonographer Clinical Tutor
The closing date is 16 January 2026
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Obstetric Sonographer looking to take your skills in a new and inspiring direction?
We're offering an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity to join our team as an Ultrasound Clinical Tutor, supporting the development of the next generation of ultrasound practitioners within our growing Ultrasound Academy.
In this rewarding role, you will play a central part in delivering high-quality clinical teaching, supervision, and assessment, working closely with academic partners, clinical teams, and students. Your expertise will help create a positive, supportive learning environment where learners can build confidence, competence, and safe clinical practice across a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
This role is ideal for a motivated practitioner with a passion for education, professional development, and shaping exceptional learning experiences. You will contribute to curriculum delivery, mentor students in the clinical setting, and help ensure our training programmes align with professional standards and service needs.
If you're committed to inspiring and developing future sonographers while continuing your own professional growth, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical teaching, supervision and mentorship specially for obstetric training.
Support learners in developing competency and confidence and safe clinical practice in line with professional standards and the fetal anatomy screening programme (FASP).
Assess student performance, complete competency documentation, and contribute to formal evaluations.
Work collaboratively with the existing clinical tutor academic staff and clinical teams to ensure high quality learning experiences
Assist in the organisation of clinical training lists student placement ensuring appropriate supervision and learning opportunities.
Contribute to and organise the delivery of ultrasound education materials, teaching sessions and workshops.
Participate in quality assurance of teaching activities including reviewing clinical training processes and supporting service improvement
Maintain accurate records of teaching activities, student progress and any concerns regarding performance of conduct.
Ensure adherence to local policies, governance, and patient safety procedures.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
02 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CSS-BA-9984
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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