Sonographer

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for an NHS Trust that is inclusive, vibrant and celebrates success? Would you like to work for an NHS organisation where the values of compassionate care, working together, achieving ambitions and delivering excellence drive everything we do., The post holder will rotate through our Community Hospitals across East Sussex (Uckfield, Lewes and Crowborough). 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 (aligned to NHS pathways, NICE and BMUS guidelines) and will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills. Candidates should be skilled in general abdominal and gynae scanning. Experience in small parts, lumps and bumps, and vascular scanning (DVT) would also be an advantage. CPD is supported and the post holder will participate in regular peer review meetings and audit feedback. This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your professional and clinical skills, To carry out ultrasound examinations in line with BMUS guidelines and professional competence. 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 or seek a second opinion when required. For each examination undertaken, a comprehensive diagnostic report will be formulated and returned to the referring clinician. The post holder/s will be accountable for their own professional actions (including reporting) and have supervision responsibilities.

• Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification
• Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
• State registration with the Health Professions Council
• Knowledge of advanced practice within a wide area of ultrasound applications., Extensive advanced clinical experience including a minimum of 2 years continuous practice post ultrasound qualification
• Experience of supervising and training sonographers and trainee sonographers at M-level.
• Knowledge of IT systems inclusive of Word, Teams, Excel and previous use of PACS and RIS, Advanced ultrasound skills with ability to undertake, assess and report own caseload of patients requiring ultrasound examinations.
• Ability to work autonomously, to organise ultrasound clinical service, workload and make informed clinical decisions.
• Experience of audit, research, quality improvement and assurance.
• Ability to communicate highly complex sensitive or technical information. using developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating, empathetic or reassurance skills as required, including with patients who may have difficulty in understanding. Give example or scenario in application
  
  We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.