Ultrasound Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team where our purpose is to deliver seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all. Although the successful candidate will be employed by South Tees Foundation Trust (STHFT), there may be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley in the future should the need be required. The post holder will be expected to rotate between all the sites we cover including James Cook, Friarage, Redcar, Guisborough, Tees Valley CDC and One Life Centre.

Main duties will include preparing patients prior to their ultrasound scans and assisting the patients throughout their time within the department, maintaining an efficient daily worklist through dealing with patient queries, appointments and assisting the Sonographers and Radiologists. The work will involve assisting with interventional lists.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations. Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience. We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short course and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent
• Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent

Experience:

• Ability to demonstrate person centred care

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS): It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

New Starters – Probationary Period: For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period.

Employment References: As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate. At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

Supporting disabled people and people with long‑term conditions: We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Right to Work in the UK: The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.

Further Important Information: Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.