Sonographer
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31.10 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £31.10 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 September 2025 |
| Location: | Harlow, CM20 1QX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M0042-82448 |
Summary
Ability to carry out obstetric, gynaecological (including transvaginal), abdominal, small parts, and vascular ultrasound scans to agreed protocols and standards. Must be able to synthesise patient history and scan findings to produce accurate written diagnostic reports. Skilled in communicating scan results sensitively to patients, including managing emotionally challenging situations such as failed pregnancies. Must be able to explain inconclusive results clearly and relay findings to referrers with appropriate urgency to support patient management. Accountable for own professional actions and clinical decisions within defined protocols. Should demonstrate the ability to seek a second opinion when required and escalate concerns or findings appropriately. Responsible for the care and use of complex and expensive ultrasound equipment, including reporting faults and participating in the evaluation of new equipment during procurement processes. Capable of supervising and clinically training student sonographers, sharing expertise, and contributing to their development while maintaining high service standards. Committed to continuous professional development (CPD) and training to maintain and expand clinical knowledge and expertise. Must support clinical governance by contributing to protocol development, following Trust policies, and accurately using radiology systems (e.g., CRIS, Viewpoint, PACS) in compliance with data protection and confidentiality rules.