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Job summary

Main area
Sonography
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Flexible working - 30 hours per week
Job ref
390-CSS-SO-9529
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southend
Town
Westcliff on Sea
Salary
£46,148 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/03/2025 23:59

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Sonographer

Band 7

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

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We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

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Job overview

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, ÌýMusculoskeletal, Vascular, ÌýNeonatal Hip ultrasound examinations.Ìý

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.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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 criteria
  • NHS Experience
  • At least three years post qualification
  • UK trained
Desirable criteria
  • evidence of post-graduate training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Independent reporting and direct liaison with referrers
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to work in a high pressure environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Peter Gettings
Job title
Clinical Ultrasound Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01702435555