The service is run by a friendly team of 19 sonographers who rotate through General and Obstetrics departments with 12 cross‑site Ultrasound Radiology Assistants. It operates over three accessible sites: Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital and a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art Community Diagnostic Centre in Bexhill. We run a range of out‑patient appointment lists, in‑patient services on the acute sites and a range of one‑stop clinics including Early Pregnancy Assessment, Gynae, Breast Triple Assessment and Obstetric clinics, using 18 high‑end ultrasound machines which the Trust supports with a timely machine replacement scheme. We have two new reporting systems in the department, recently upgrading SECTRA PACS and ViewPoint 6 for reporting. The ultrasound team works closely with our friendly and supportive Radiologists and Obstetricians who promote specialist training in Breast (including breast intervention), Head & Neck, Paediatrics (including baby hips and cranial), MSK (including interventional procedures), orbits and small parts. At ESHT we encourage and support our team to advance their ultrasound skills to include these areas. The department also actively supports training of registrars, sonographer and radiographer students and provides opportunities for CPD, external courses and extension of administrative roles including QA, clinical audits, education officer, H&S and managerial duties.
Responsibilities
* Perform a comprehensive range of examinations including general abdominal, obstetrics (including Nuchal Translucency scanning), gynaecology, vascular (including carotids and DVT scanning) and small parts.
* Work independently and issue your own reports.
* Participate in the weekend and evening rota; flexibility is possible with many Sonographers working compressed hours to allow a 3‑ or 4‑day working week.
* Maintain excellent patient care and high‑quality imaging with patient‑centred care at the forefront of your objectives.
Qualifications
* A recognised Post Graduate CASE Accredited Ultrasound qualification.
* Qualification (e.g. DMU / Pg Dip / MSc).
* UK professional registration as a Radiographer with the Health Professions Council or as a Midwife / Nurse with the RCN.
* Commitment to CPD, including active encouragement of ongoing training.
Benefits
* Staff development and enrolment in the NHS pension scheme.
* Auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service.
* Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
* Internal Occupational Health department.
* Free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* On‑site parking available for £50 a year.
We value inclusivity, integrity and kindness and are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate who prioritises teamworking and joins our friendly and specialist team. Apply today to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
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