Reporting Sonographer

NHS; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider is seeking an experienced Reporting Sonographer for a full-time role at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital. You will join a dynamic team providing compassionate imaging services. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post graduate experience, along with excellent communication skills and advanced ultrasound competencies. This position offers options for part-time and flexible working arrangements, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years post graduate experience as a Sonographer.
• Experience of supervising and training Sonographers.
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of ultrasound examinations.
• Justify ultrasound requests and report findings.
• Support leadership and supervision of a team.

Skills

Advanced ultrasound skills

Ability to communicate complex information

Experience in vascular scanning

Ability to work autonomously

IT skills

Education

Degree level qualification in radiography

Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma / MSc in Medical Ultrasound

Tools

PACS

RIS

CR Systems

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for an NHS Trust that is inclusive, vibrant and celebrates success? We are recruiting for an experienced Reporting Sonographer (3 years post graduate experience) to join our team providing Community Radiology Services at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital. The post is full-time, however the service is happy to consider part-time hours, job share and flexible working arrangements.As a skilled Reporting Sonographer you will provide a caring and compassionate imaging service at the heart of the community. You need to be able to work independently, demonstrating a high level of competence and will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills. The post holder will be supported in their work by a Image Support Worker; and the ideal candidate should be skilled in general, gynae and small parts ultrasound. Experience in vascular scanning (DVT) would also be an advantage. CPD is supported and the post holder will participate in regular peer review meetings and audit with an external NHS provider. The post holder will also support the leadership, supervision and line management of a team of: Radiographers, Sonographers, Image Support Workers and Administrators.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a range of ultrasound examinations in line with local, regional and National guidelines. To undertake and organise own workload, assessing and reporting Ultrasound examinations to determine pathology. To be responsible for the justification of Ultrasound requests. To communicate with patients, clients and visitors in a polite and respectful manner reflecting their level of understanding and taking into account any barriers. To communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team in a polite and professional manner relating to patient management and care. To notify the referrer of any abnormal findings in an appropriate manner within guidelines. To be able to work independently within a clearly defined set of departmental protocols and make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a Radiologist. To support the leadership, supervision and line management of a team of: Radiographers, Sonographers, Image Support Workers and Administrators. To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work internal job rotation and absence cover. Please refer to the job description and personal specification for more information

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients\' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief network
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Job responsibilities

Our valuesCompassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Person Specification

Professional registration

• Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification
• Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma / MSc in Medical Ultrasound

Experience

• Experienced Sonographer, 3 years post graduate experience
• Experience of advanced ultrasound clinical practice e.g. MSK, vascular, interventional
• Experience of supervising and training Sonographers and trainee Sonographers at M-level
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
• Use of PACS, RIS and CR Systems at key user level.

Skills and knowledge

• Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive information where developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating empathic or reassurance skills are required.
• Ability to interpret ultrasound scans and report on patients\' conditions and make an appropriate diagnosis from a range of options.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations where there is a barrier to understanding or a highly emotive atmosphere
• Organisation of daily departmental workload, planning appointment schedules for patients
• IT skills to personally record and generate clinical observations
• Valid UK drivers licence
• Advanced ultrasound skills with ability to undertake, assess and report own caseload of patients requiring ultrasound examinations
• Ability to work autonomously, to organise ultrasonography clinical service, workload and make informed clinical decisions

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer Annum/Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working