Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for an NHS Trust that is inclusive, vibrant and celebrates success?This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your professional and clinical skills in an organisation that has been recognised by the CQC for the good work we do that makes a difference to our patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Sonographer (at least 3 years post qualification) to join our team providing the Community Radiology service for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust in East Sussex. The post holder will rotate through our Community Hospitals in Uckfield, Lewes and Crowborough. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work autonomously, offering a service for primary care referrers. You will be supported by a Radiographic Assistant.
SCFT support flexible working arrangements and we will work with you to ensure that you are able to balance your home and work commitments.As a skilled Sonographer you will provide a caring, compassionate approach within our high quality imaging team. You need to be able to work independently, demonstrating a high level of competence and will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates 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.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Imaging Manager in the performance of his/her/their duties by providing a high quality imaging service. To carry out general ultrasound and Gynae examinations. To perform diagnostic ultrasound scans undertaking own workload and independently reporting ultrasound examinations. To prioritise, and organise own caseload. To be able to work independently within a clearly defined set of department protocols and make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a Radiologist. For each examination undertaken, a comprehensive diagnostic report will be formulated . The post holder will be accountable for their own professional actions (including reporting).
Please see job description a person spec attached for more information .
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Imaging Manager in the performance of his/her/their duties by providing a high quality imaging service. To carry out general ultrasound and Gynae examinations. To perform diagnostic ultrasound scans undertaking own workload and independently reporting ultrasound examinations. To prioritise, and organise own caseload. To be able to work independently within a clearly defined set of department protocols and make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a Radiologist. For each examination undertaken, a comprehensive diagnostic report will be formulated . The post holder will be accountable for their own professional actions (including reporting).
Please see job description a person spec attached for more information .
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- State registration with the Health Professions Council.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification.
- Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Sonographer, 3 years ultrasound qualification experience.
- Able to undertake, assess and report own caseload of patients requiring ultrasound examinations.
- Ability to work autonomously, to organise own workload and to make informed clinical decisions.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- State registration with the Health Professions Council.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification.
- Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Sonographer, 3 years ultrasound qualification experience.
- Able to undertake, assess and report own caseload of patients requiring ultrasound examinations.
- Ability to work autonomously, to organise own workload and to make informed clinical decisions.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- 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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
