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. The services run 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 and in‑patient services on the acute sites, as well as a variety of one‑stop clinics including Early Pregnancy Assessment, Gynae, Breast Triple Assessment, and Obstetric clinics, using 18 high‑end ultrasound machines. The Trust supports a timely machine replacement scheme, and the department recently upgraded to SECTRA PACS and ViewPoint 6 for reporting.
The ultrasound team works closely with friendly, 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, and the department actively supports training of registrars, sonographer, and radiographer students.
Additionally, the department provides opportunities for CPD, external courses and the extension of administrative roles including QA, clinical audits, education officer, H&S, and managerial duties.
ESHT Trust values include inclusivity, integrity, and kindness. We are therefore looking for a candidate who is motivated, enthusiastic, and prioritises team‑working to join our friendly and specialist team. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellent patient care and high‑quality imaging with patient‑centred care at the forefront of their objectives.
The successful candidates would be expected to participate in the weekend and evening rota; however, a degree of flexibility is possible, with many of our Sonographers working compressed hours to allow a 3‑ or 4‑day working week.
You should be able to perform a comprehensive range of examinations including general abdominal, obstetrics (including Nuchal Translucency scanning) and gynaecology. Vascular (including Carotids and DVT scanning) and small parts examinations should also be within your skill set.
You will be expected to work independently and issue your own reports.
We welcome applications from obstetric‑only sonographers. CPD is actively encouraged.
You Will Need
* A recognised Post‑Graduate CASE Accredited Ultrasound 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
* Previous applicants need not apply again**
A wide range of staff benefits are available, including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available for only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust – submit your application today.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Turner
Job title: Clinical Modality Manager
Email address: hannah.turner44@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0300 131 4500
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