Job summary
We are now recruiting for staff to work in our brand-new, purpose-built hospital within the site at Royal Sussex County Hospital! The new 'Louisa Martindale' building provides spacious, well-resourced and modern facilities for patients and staff across 40 wards and departments. The building includes a new 'Welcome space', running the entire length of the building. This provides ample space for everyone and includes a high-quality retail outlet.
As part of this development, we are expanding our Sonography team. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Sonographer with strong obstetric and gynaecology skills to become part of our team.
This role offers the chance to work across our sites, including the newly refurbished Antenatal Clinic at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. It is an excellent opportunity to consolidate and further develop your obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound skills while also gaining experience in other specialist areas. For those wishing to broaden their scope of practice, training can be provided in general ultrasound, including MSK, head and neck (with biopsy), and paediatric imaging such as new-born hip screening.
Audit and research will be expected from the offset as well as teaching to both Registrars and Trainee Sonographers
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Main duties of the job
- To support the Lead Sonographer in the provision of a professional ultrasound service.
- To undertake a variety of diagnostic obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations in line with departmental protocols
- Delivering a high-quality imaging and reporting service for University Hospitals Sussex
- To produce appropriate written reports for the medical profession and keep accurate records using a combination of CRIS, Viewpoint and PACS
- Communicate potentially distressing diagnoses directly to patients and refer accordingly.
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and medical ethics
- Participate in CPD and other developmental activities and actively take part in departmental research/audit
- Supervise the clinical training of Student Sonographers and other Radiology personnel.
- Supervise and mentor recently qualified Sonographers
- To help maintain the high standards of the ultrasound department and to encourage working as team with all members of staff including HCA's and reception staff
**Previous applicants need not apply**
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
- The referral sources are varied from GP services, OPD services to Inpatient services. There are also one stop clinics for Gynaecology as well as a 5 day EPU service.
- The majority of scans are performed unassisted. However consultation with peers and Consultant Radiologists is essential. Some consultation with referring clinicians will also be required
- To maximise service provision you will be required to work at any site within UHSussex (Brighton, Hove and Haywards Heath).
- 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, accurately differentiating between pathological and normal anatomical variants. It is expected that the sonographer will analyse the information acquired from the scan and subsequent images.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
- The referral sources are varied from GP services, OPD services to Inpatient services. There are also one stop clinics for Gynaecology as well as a 5 day EPU service.
- The majority of scans are performed unassisted. However consultation with peers and Consultant Radiologists is essential. Some consultation with referring clinicians will also be required
- To maximise service provision you will be required to work at any site within UHSussex (Brighton, Hove and Haywards Heath).
- 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, accurately differentiating between pathological and normal anatomical variants. It is expected that the sonographer will analyse the information acquired from the scan and subsequent images.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
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.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- HCPC/NMC registration
- NHS Experience
- Knowledge of current NHS Obstetric Policy
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- CASE accredited qualification in Ultrasound
Desirable
- Current FMF Registration
- Teaching experience of all grades of staff
- Participation in departmental Audit programmes
- General ultrasound experience
- Working Knowledge of Imaging Information systems
- Knowledge of National policy and pertinent clinical guidance
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- HCPC/NMC registration
- NHS Experience
- Knowledge of current NHS Obstetric Policy
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- CASE accredited qualification in Ultrasound
Desirable
- Current FMF Registration
- Teaching experience of all grades of staff
- Participation in departmental Audit programmes
- General ultrasound experience
- Working Knowledge of Imaging Information systems
- Knowledge of National policy and pertinent clinical guidance
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
