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Ultrasound Sonographer

Medinet Clinical Services Limited View all jobs

North East England
Permanent
Radiographer
GBP 0 - 80,000 per year

Posted 10 day(s) ago

Reference: 2362845

Job summary

We are seeking experienced and suitably qualified Ultrasound Sonographers to support the delivery of diagnostic antenatal ultrasound services within the Fetal Medicine Unit.

This is a diagnostic imaging role focused on antenatal ultrasound scanning and does not include outpatient clinics, theatre work or complex fetal medicine consultations.

The successful candidates will work alongside the Trust's existing ultrasound and fetal medicine teams, providing high-quality diagnostic scanning for pregnant patients across a range of routine antenatal pathways.

The service is delivered using Trust-provided ultrasound equipment and digital reporting systems, with appropriate support and induction provided by the Authority's Screening Support Sonographer.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake a range of routine antenatal ultrasound examinations, including:
    • Obstetric anomaly scans (FASP), including uterine artery Dopplers
    • Fetal growth scans
    • Nuchal translucency (NT) and dating scans
    • Twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scans
  • Accurately document and report ultrasound findings in line with relevant NHS and national screening standards.
  • Recognise abnormal or unexpected findings and escalate appropriately to the fetal medicine/clinical team.
  • Work collaboratively with the Trusts Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound teams.
  • Maintain high standards of patient care, clinical governance and professional practice.
  • Work within your competence, professional registration and agreed scope of practice.
About us

Medinet is a leading UK provider of specialist clinical services, working in partnership with NHS organisations to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting lists and improve patient access to high-quality care.

With over 20 years of experience supporting the NHS, Medinet delivers flexible insourcing services across a broad range of elective specialties. Our services are designed around the individual requirements of NHS Trusts, utilising existing hospital facilities and providing experienced clinical teams to deliver additional activity safely and efficiently.

Medinet has a network of more than 6,000 registered clinicians across the UK, supported by a dedicated full-time clinical team providing governance, assurance and oversight of service delivery.

Details
Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £80,000 per year DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0051-26-0027

Job locations

Southend University Hospital

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

Essex

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

The successful Sonographer will be responsible for independently undertaking a range of routine and specialist antenatal ultrasound examinations within their scope of competence, including:

  • Perform and independently report diagnostic obstetric ultrasound examinations, including:
    • Fetal Anomaly Scans (FASP compliant), including uterine artery Doppler assessment 45-minute appointments
    • Fetal Growth Scans 30-minute appointments
    • Dating and Nuchal Translucency (NT) Scans 30-minute appointments
    • Twin Pregnancy Anatomy and Growth Scans 60-minute appointments
  • Produce accurate, timely and clinically appropriate ultrasound reports using Trust-approved digital reporting systems.
  • Ensure all patient records and clinical documentation are completed accurately on the day of attendance.
  • Identify, review and verify suspected fetal abnormalities or other abnormal findings before escalation.
  • Escalate clinical concerns promptly to the appropriate Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist, Obstetric Consultant, Designated Senior Sonographer or Trust Clinician, ensuring escalation takes place before the patient leaves the department.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of all escalations and participate in audit, quality assurance and governance reviews where required.
  • Maintain compliance with national screening programme requirements, local maternity pathways and Trust policies.
  • Provide compassionate, professional and patient-centred care to women and their families throughout the scanning process.
  • Work collaboratively with the Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and wider maternity teams.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and work within individual scope of practice, competencies and professional registration requirements.
  • Maintain professional competence and participate in relevant continuing professional development and quality assurance activities.
  • Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and service as required.
    • Job description
    Job responsibilities

    The successful Sonographer will be responsible for independently undertaking a range of routine and specialist antenatal ultrasound examinations within their scope of competence, including:

  • Perform and independently report diagnostic obstetric ultrasound examinations, including:
    • Fetal Anomaly Scans (FASP compliant), including uterine artery Doppler assessment 45-minute appointments
    • Fetal Growth Scans 30-minute appointments
    • Dating and Nuchal Translucency (NT) Scans 30-minute appointments
    • Twin Pregnancy Anatomy and Growth Scans 60-minute appointments
  • Produce accurate, timely and clinically appropriate ultrasound reports using Trust-approved digital reporting systems.
  • Ensure all patient records and clinical documentation are completed accurately on the day of attendance.
  • Identify, review and verify suspected fetal abnormalities or other abnormal findings before escalation.
  • Escalate clinical concerns promptly to the appropriate Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist, Obstetric Consultant, Designated Senior Sonographer or Trust Clinician, ensuring escalation takes place before the patient leaves the department.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of all escalations and participate in audit, quality assurance and governance reviews where required.
  • Maintain compliance with national screening programme requirements, local maternity pathways and Trust policies.
  • Provide compassionate, professional and patient-centred care to women and their families throughout the scanning process.
  • Work collaboratively with the Fetal Medicine, Ultrasound and wider maternity teams.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and work within individual scope of practice, competencies and professional registration requirements.
  • Maintain professional competence and participate in relevant continuing professional development and quality assurance activities.
  • Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and service as required.
    • Person Specification
    Experience
    Essential
    • HCPC registered or equivalent professional registration.
    • Demonstrable experience in obstetric ultrasound.
    • Competent in routine antenatal ultrasound scanning.
    • Ability to undertake anomaly, growth and dating scans independently.
    • Ability to undertake twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scans.
    • Ability to recognise abnormal findings and escalate appropriately.
    • Good understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
    • Previous experience working within a Fetal Medicine Unit.
    • Experience within an NHS antenatal screening service.
    • Current FASP experience.
    • Current NT licence and DQASS participation.
    • Experience undertaking uterine artery Doppler assessment.
    • Experience with twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scanning.
    • Familiarity with NHS ultrasound reporting and digital systems.
    Qualifications
    Essential
    • All scanning practitioners must hold an accredited postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (DMU, PgDip, or equivalent CASE-accredited programme).
    • Staff undertaking NT scans must hold a current, valid Nuchal Translucency (NT) licence and be actively participating in DQASS with no red flags.
    Person Specification
    Experience
    Essential
    • HCPC registered or equivalent professional registration.
    • Demonstrable experience in obstetric ultrasound.
    • Competent in routine antenatal ultrasound scanning.
    • Ability to undertake anomaly, growth and dating scans independently.
    • Ability to undertake twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scans.
    • Ability to recognise abnormal findings and escalate appropriately.
    • Good understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
    • Previous experience working within a Fetal Medicine Unit.
    • Experience within an NHS antenatal screening service.
    • Current FASP experience.
    • Current NT licence and DQASS participation.
    • Experience undertaking uterine artery Doppler assessment.
    • Experience with twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scanning.
    • Familiarity with NHS ultrasound reporting and digital systems.
    Qualifications
    Essential
    • All scanning practitioners must hold an accredited postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (DMU, PgDip, or equivalent CASE-accredited programme).
    • Staff undertaking NT scans must hold a current, valid Nuchal Translucency (NT) licence and be actively participating in DQASS with no red flags.
    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information
    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Medinet Clinical Services Limited

    Address

    Southend University Hospital

    Prittlewell Chase

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Essex

    SS0 0RY

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.ukmedinet.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Medinet Clinical Services Limited

    Address

    Southend University Hospital

    Prittlewell Chase

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Essex

    SS0 0RY

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.ukmedinet.com/ (Opens in a new tab)