Senior Ultrasound Radiology Department Assistant | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking a clinically focused professional to join their Ultrasound team. This role involves providing patient care, supporting clinical and clerical tasks, and participating in audits. The ideal candidate will have experience in Ultrasound, adhere to Trust policies, and demonstrate commitment to professional development. A wide range of benefits, including NHS pension scheme enrollment and psychological support services, are offered to staff.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Access to nurseries

Onsite psychological support

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Ultrasound and patient care.
• Familiarity with Trust policies and procedures.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in the Ultrasound department.
• Adhere to Trust policies and values.
• Participate in audits and surveys as required.

Job description

Overview

Clinically focussed role across Ultrasound, utilising advanced skills to work to a high level of proficiency, and in a professional manner. To provide patient care and be part of the Ultrasound team, overcoming traditional barriers to enable the Trust to achieve its KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and service delivery targets. To provide clinical and clerical support to the Ultrasound department. To participate in audit preparation, liaising with Sonographers, Consultant Radiologists and other department members as well as wards.

Responsibilities

• To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust.
• Behave and act at all times in accordance with the Trust Values, of Working Together, Respect and Compassion, Engagement and Involvement and Improvement and Development
• To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• To participate fully in the performance and development review (appraisal) process and undertake Continuing Professional Development as required.
• To participate in surveys and audits as necessary in order to enable the Trust to meet its statutory requirements.
• To be aware of the Trust’s emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary, in the event of an unexpected incident.
• This job description is not exhaustive. Staff may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the band, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Benefits

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

Support and Additional Information

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025