Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Radiology team at Southend Hospital 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: Obstetric, Gynecological, General Abdominal, Small Parts, Vascular, and 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Independent reporting and direct liaison with referrers
Desirable
- Ability to work in a high pressure environment
Suitability
Essential
- NHS Experience
- At least three years post qualification
- UK trained
Desirable
- evidence of post-graduate training
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This advert is for Sonographer with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff On Sea, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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