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.

Working for our organisation

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