Clinical Specialist Sonographer

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Bexhill-on-Sea, Eastbourne, Hastings; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Onsite parking

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Free psychological support

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for an experienced ultrasound professional to join a 19-strong sonography team across Eastbourne, Conquest and the new Community Diagnostic Centre in Bexhill. The role covers general, obstetric, breast, vascular and small parts ultrasound with strong CPD support.

You will work with radiologists and obstetricians, participate in weekend/evening rota, and support training of registrars and students.

Qualifications

• BSc (hons) Diagnostic Radiography/DCR or equivalent in a health related specialty.
• Postgraduate CASE accredited qualification in Ultrasound (PG Dip or DMU).
• HCPC or RCN Registration.
• Lower - Middle Management training/qualification.
• Evidence of further training at Masters Level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive range of examinations including general abdominal, obstetric, gynaecology, paediatrics, vascular, small parts, head and neck, and breast Ultrasound.
• You will need to work independently and issue your own reports. CPD is actively encouraged.

Skills

Mentorship

Comprehensive examinations

Academic teaching

Leadership deputise

Education

BSc (hons) Diagnostic Radiography/DCR

Postgraduate CASE accredited qualification in Ultrasound

HCPC/RCN Registration

Management training/qualification

Masters level training/equivalent

Job description

The service is run by a friendly team of 19 sonographers who rotate through General and Obstetrics departments with 12 cross-site Ultrasound Radiology Assistants. The services are run over 3, accessible sites, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital and a brand-new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre in Bexhill.

We run a range of out-patient appointment lists, in-patient services on the acute sites, and a range of one stop clinics including Early Pregnancy Assessment, Gynae, Breast Triple Assessment and Obstetric clinics, using 18 high-end ultrasound machines, which the Trust supports a timely machine replacement scheme for. We have two new reporting systems in the department, recently upgrading SECTRA PACS and ViewPoint 6 for reporting.

The ultrasound team work closely with our friendly, and supportive Radiologists and Obstetricians who promote specialist training in: Breast (including breast intervention), Head & Neck, Paediatrics (including baby hips and cranial), MSK (including interventional procedures), orbits and small parts. At ESHT we encourage and support our team to advance their ultrasound skills to include these areas. The department also actively supports training of registrars, sonographer and radiographer students.

Additionally, the ultrasound department provides opportunities for CPD, external courses and extension of administrative roles including QA, clinical audits, education officer, H&S, and managerial duties.

Main duties of the job

ESHT Trust values include Inclusivity, integrity, and kindness. We are therefore looking for a candidate who is motivated, enthusiastic and prioritises teamworking to join our friendly and specialist team. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellent patient care and high-quality imaging with patient-centred care at the forefront of their objectives.

The ultrasound department provides opportunities for CPD, external courses and extension of administrative roles including QA, clinical audits, education officer, H&S, and managerial duties.

The successful candidates would be expected to participate in the weekend and evening rota; however, a degree of flexibility is possible with many of our Sonographers working compressed hours to allow a 3- or 4-day working week.

You should be able to perform a comprehensive range of examinations including general abdominal, obstetrics (including Nuchal Translucency scanning) and gynaecology. Vascular (including Carotids and DVT scanning) and small parts.

You will be expected to work independently and issue your own reports. We welcome applications from obstetric only sonographers. CPD is actively encouraged.

You will need:

• A recognised Post Graduate CASE Accredited Ultrasound
• Qualification (e.g. DMU / Pg Dip / MSc)
• UK professional registration as a Radiographer with the Health Professions Councilor as a Midwife / Nurse with the RCN

About us

• staff development
• enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
• access to onsite nurseries
• staff restaurants
• accommodation

• free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• onsite parking is available from only £50 a year

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Job responsibilities

Qualifications

• BSc (hons) Diagnostic Radiography/DCR or equivalent in a health related specialty
• Postgraduate CASE accredited qualification in Ultrasound (PG Dip or DMU)
• HCPC or RCN Registration
• Lower - Middle Management training/qualification
• Evidence of further training at Masters Level or equivalent

Experience

• Evidence of participation in all elements of Clinical Governance
• Staff and resource management experience
• Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience in Ultrasound
• Evidence of advanced level CPD in specialist skill area
• Evidence of wide ranging experience within specialty

Skills/knowedge/experience

• Mentorship of junior staff and trainees
• Ability to perform a comprehensive range of examinations including general abdominal, obstetric, gynaecology, paediatrics, vascular, small parts, head and neck, and breast Ultrasound
• Academic teaching experience
• deputise for lead - clinical and managerial leadership

Other

• Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form

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.

£57,528 to £64,750 a yearper annum, pro rata