Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides a high quality and comprehensive range of Ultrasound services throughout the County of East Sussex from 3 locations (Conquest Hospital Hastings, Eastbourne District General Hospital and Bexhill Hospital). The department has recently benefitted from the installation of eight new state-of-the-art ultrasound systems.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical Specialist Sonographer. You should have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience and be able to perform a comprehensive range of examinations including general abdominal, obstetrics (including Nuchal Translucency scanning) and gynaecology examinations. In addition to this, you should have specialist Ultrasound skills in paediatric, vascular, small parts, breast, MSK or head and neck Ultrasound. Experience in clinical teaching/mentorship and managerial skills are advantageous. You will be expected to work independently and issue your own reports. CPD is actively encouraged.

You will need:

• A recognised Ultrasound Qualification (e.g. DMU / Pg Dip / MSc )
• UK professional registration

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography/DCR or equivalent in a health related specialty e.g. midwifery, nursing
• Post-graduate qualification in Ultrasound PG Dip or DMU HCPC or RCN Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of further training at Masters Level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience in Ultrasound

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced level CPD in specialist skill area.
• Evidence of wide ranging experience within speciality

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