Job overview
- hours - 4 days fixed term 9 months and 1 day Permanent
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team where our purpose is to deliver seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all. Although the successful candidate will be employed by South Tees Foundation Trust STHFT, there may be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley in the future should the need be required. The post holder will be expected to rotate between all the sites we cover including James Cook, Friarage, Redcar, Guisborough, Tees Valley CDC and One Life Centre.
South Tees Foundation Trust is already nationally recognised as one of the leading healthcare providers in England for the quality of our services. The Trust has a designated regional major trauma center, with a 24-hour acute admissions unit and specialised services in cancer, neurosciences, spinal injuries, cardiology and renal medicine.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include preparing patients prior to their ultrasound scans and assisting the patients throughout their time within the department, maintaining an efficient daily worklist through dealing with patient queries, appointments and assisting the Sonographers and Radiologists. The work will involve assisting with interventional lists.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Ability to demonstrate person centred care
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short course and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent
- Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Team working
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This advert is for Ultrasound Assistant with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in The James Cook University Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is 9 months (30 hours Fixed term to cover maternity leave 7.5 hours permanent). The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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