Ultrasonographer

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic sonographer with CASE accreditation in obstetric/gynaecology ultrasound. The role involves autonomous scanning, fetal dating, and contributing to fetal anomaly screening within a busy maternity ultrasound department.

Two posts are available: full-time and part-time (24 hours). The department extends weekend opening and supports CPD with multidisciplinary team backing. Basildon site, NHS Foundation Trust.

Qualifications

• CASE accredited post-graduate qualification in medical ultrasound (obstetric & gynaecology).
• Current registration with HCPC/GMC/NMC or through diagnostic technologist register.
• BSc(Hons) in diagnostic Radiography or DCR.
• MSc Medical Ultrasound.
• DQASS Nuchal Translucency certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest professional occupational standards with specialist knowledge.
• Autonomously perform ultrasound exams (abdominal, obstetrics, gynecology).
• Provide accurate dating from fetal ultrasound measurements for antenatal care planning.
• Assist in screening for fetal abnormalities and manage multiple pregnancy reports.

Skills

Teach juniors

Ultrasound knowledge

Education

CASE postgraduate in ultrasound

HCPC/GMC/NMC registration

BSc(Hons) Radiography

MSc Medical Ultrasound

DQASS Nuchal Translucency

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Main area Imaging Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours
• Annualised hours

37.5 hours per week (2x posts available - 1x Full-Time & 1x Part-Time at 24-hours per week.) Job ref 390-CSS-BA-3933-D

Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £49,387 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic sonographer who holds at least a post graduate certificate in obstretrics and gynaecology, that is CASE acrredited or equivelant, DQASS acrediation for Nuchal scanning is essential.

We have 7 rooms in the Maternity ultrasound department and our general department has 4 rooms. The range of Ultrasounds we perform include MSK, Abdominal / Pelvic, Neck and Soft tissue and Gynae US. Our dedicated Maternity Ultrasound department performs all Obstetric scanning . We also have community Ultrasound services at Orsett Hospital and Brentwood community Hospital. The department has invested in new imaging equipment and promotes service development and improvement initiatives.

Our general and Doppler department is open 7 days a week. We are seeking to extend the opening hours of our maternity department into the weekend as well.

We also staff a symptomatic breast care unit, paediatric hip service and an outreach clinic at Brentwood Community Hospital.

We support CPD and actively train internal candidates in Ultrasound from the Radiology Department. We encourage a learning environment and you will receive full support from our multidisciplinary team

Main duties of the job

• To ensure the highest professional occupational standards are maintained at all times using a high level of specialist knowledge in line with local, regional and national guidelines where appropriate.
• To work autonomously performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, obstetrics and gynaecology.
• To provide accurate dating based on foetal ultrasound measurements in the pregnant woman - crucial to the calculation and confirmation of the expected date of delivery, and for the planning of antenatal care and tests.
• Participate in the provision of a screening service to detect foetal abnormalities, monitor growth in the "at risk" foetus and management of the multiple pregnancy. To have the sole responsibility for obstetric ultrasound examinations and reports, and to liaise directly with the obstetric clinician or midwife where appropriate.
• To use analytical and judgement skills to interpret highly complex images, accurately differentiating between normal and pathological findings. To advise clinicians directly when a delay may have a direct impact on morbidity and mortality.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Qualifications

• A CASE accredited Post graduate qualification in medical ultrasound, Inclusive of obstetric and gynaecological scanning.
• Current and up to date registration through a medical body such as HCPC GMC or NMC or through voluntary register for clinical technologist
• To hold a BSc hons degree or DCR in diagnostic Radiography
• Msc Medical ultrasound
• DQASS Nuchal Transluceny certification

Experience

• Extensive experience within hospital US practice
• Demonstratable knowledge of a range of abnormalities and pathologies
• Direct supervisory responsibility

Skills

• Range of effective approaches for teaching & development of juniors
• Ability to manoeuvre US equipment and accessories effectively

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Jennifer Baisden Job title Superintendent Sonographer Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01268 524900 Additional information

Ermanno Capuano - Joint Clinical Lead for Radiology, [e-mail]

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Imran Syed - Joint Clinical Lead for Radiology, [e-mail]