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OverviewAre you an enthusiastic and motivated Sonographer looking for your next opportunity in a busy and friendly department? We are looking for experienced Sonographers who are committed to providing high quality, effective patient care to join our Ultrasound team at Ipswich Hospital, also covering ultrasound outreach at Felixstowe Hospital. This is a general medical and gynaecology ultrasound post with some rotation to obstetrics, covering both inpatients and outpatients. There is opportunity to specialise in fields such as paediatrics, MSK, head and neck. This is a great opportunity to further your clinical experience in an exciting, busy department which is committed to its staff and supporting their development. You will be expected to participate in the training of student sonographers and registrars and support the service as it develops.We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to NHS discounts. We focus on time matters to improve patient care and staff experience and are investing in a digital transformation with Epic EPR.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here at: YouTube.Main duties of the jobUndertaking and reporting on a variety of ultrasound examinations on a rotational basis. Examinations include gynaecology, abdominal, thyroid, lumps and bumps and DVT ultrasound.Provide a high quality, efficient ultrasound service with unsupervised scanning sessions.Work as an independent practitioner within your scope of practice; perform scans to a high diagnostic standard, prioritise workload, formulate accurate reports, and communicate results to clinicians and patients; be accountable for professional actions.Work closely with radiologists to determine next steps for patient pathways.Provide specialist advice pertaining to the ultrasound service.Contribute to the training and supervision of staff and students within the Ultrasound Unit.Safely use all ultrasound equipment, resolve first line problems, record equipment faults, report faults and liaise with engineers.About UsWe are ESNEFT and provide hospital and community health services across east Suffolk and north Essex, delivering care from acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics and in patients'' homes. We are a large NHS organisation with a strong focus on staff development, flexible working, and a generous benefits package.DetailsDate posted 28 January 2026Pay scheme Agenda for changeBand Band 7Salary 47,810 to 54,710 per year pro rataContract PermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-timeReference number 432-HR1228-25Job locations Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PDJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationEssentialQualifications: DCR (R), Degree or BSc in Radiography, Midwifery, Nursing, Science, Health Science or equivalentCASE Accredited post-graduate qualification in ultrasound (e.g. Pg Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent)Current HCPC/NMC registrationEvidence of completed and planned Continuing Professional DevelopmentExperienceFull range of ultrasound experience, including gynaecology, general medical and small parts ultrasoundExperience of teaching and assessing student sonographersRecent NHS experienceExperience of working with the public / ill people; administrative experienceWillingness to undertake training and practice in new areas of ultrasoundAbides by professional code of conduct / scheme of workIndependently reporting all ultrasound examinations undertakenUK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Disclosure This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PDEmployer''s website: #J-18808-Ljbffr