(Immediate Start) Sonographer

Overview

Sonographer - Obstetric and Gynaecology at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279). We are expanding our Sonography team across our brand-new facilities at Royal Sussex County Hospital in the Louisa Martindale building, providing modern resources for patients and staff across 40 wards and departments.

The role offers an opportunity to work across our sites, including the newly refurbished Antenatal Clinic at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. Training can be provided in general ultrasound (including MSK, head and neck with biopsy, and paediatric imaging such as new-born hip screening) for those wishing to broaden their scope of practice. Audit and research will be expected from the outset, as well as teaching to Registrars and Trainee Sonographers. Applications are invited from HCPC/GMC/RCT/NMC registered professionals.

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

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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, including our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working where possible to support work life balance.

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.

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

- HCPC/NMC registration
- NHS Experience
- Knowledge of current NHS Obstetric Policy
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Current FMF Registration
- Teaching experience of all grades of staff
- General ultrasound experience
- Working Knowledge of Imaging Information systems
- Knowledge of National policy and pertinent clinical guidance

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

- 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.

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year to include Recruitment and Retention Premium - 10%

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours, Annualised hours

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