Sonographer - Obstetric and Gynaecology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lewes seeks a qualified professional to deliver specialized ultrasound services. The role requires the ability to perform independent reporting on all ultrasound procedures and diagnose various conditions including pregnancy failures and fetal abnormalities. Candidates must ensure compliance with Trust policies and maintain relevant qualifications. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be suitably qualified to operate ultrasound equipment.
• Ability to independently report on ultrasound procedures.
• Skills must be up-to-date, following Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on all ultrasound procedures.
• Diagnose pregnancy failure and fetal abnormalities.
• Consult with Consultant Radiologists and peers.

Skills

Ultrasound Procedures

Independent Judgement

Analysis Skills

Job description

Overview

To provide a highly specialised clinical service using ultrasound equipment to image and provide accurate diagnosis. To perform and independently report on all ultrasound procedures. A full range of obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations is undertaken. To diagnose pregnancy failure, fetal abnormalities, complications and stillbirth. To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration for required role. To implement UHS East agreed policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform and independently report on all ultrasound procedures.
• Undertake a full range of obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations.
• Diagnose pregnancy failure, fetal abnormalities, complications and stillbirth.
• Operate the equipment with the appropriate level of skill and be suitably qualified.
• Exercise independent judgement during the scan and whilst creating and verifying the ultrasound report, accurately differentiating between pathological and normal anatomical variants.
• Analyse the information acquired from the scan and subsequent images.
• Consult with peers and Consultant Radiologists as essential; some consultation with referring clinicians will also be required.
• Maximise service provision by working at any site within UHSussex (Brighton, Hove and Haywards Heath).

Qualifications / Requirements

• To operate the equipment with the appropriate level of skill and be suitably qualified.
• To exercise independent judgement during the scan and whilst creating and verifying the ultrasound report.
• To follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes; to maintain registration for the required role.
• To implement UHS East agreed policies and procedures.
• This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.