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Main area: Sonographer Grade Band 7
Contract: Permanent (includes 10% recruitment and retention as per local agreement)
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
* Annualised hours
37.5 hours per week (Part time hours available)
Job ref: 279-6931282-FEB25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 (includes agreed Recruitment and Retention Premium - 10%)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/02/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of excellence, ambition, and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
Job overview
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.
As part of this development, we are expanding our Sonography team, recruiting into band 7 Sonographer posts. This post is ideal to consolidate existing skills as well as learn new skills with Sonographers given the opportunity to train in MSK and Head and Neck (including biopsy) as well as some Paediatric scanning involving the Screening of new-born hips.
Main duties of the job
* To support the Lead Sonographer in the provision of a professional ultrasound service.
* To perform and report independently on a wide range of ultrasound examinations including renal, abdominal, Doppler, gynaecological, and obstetric scans.
* 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.
* Help maintain the high standards of the ultrasound department and encourage teamwork with all members of staff.
Person specification
* HCPC/NMC registration
* NHS Experience
* Knowledge of current NHS Obstetric Policy
* Current experience of non-obstetric Ultrasound
* Current FMF Registration
* Teaching experience of all grades of staff
* Experience of acute Non-Obstetric US Scanning
* Experience of specialised US techniques
* Working Knowledge of Imaging Information systems
* Knowledge of National policy and pertinent clinical guidance
Important information for applicants:
In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position.
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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