Reporting Sonographer - #188389
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Date: 5 days ago
City: Bognor Regis
Salary:
£49,387
-
£56,515
per year
Contract type: Part time
Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for an NHS Trust that is inclusive, vibrant and celebrates success?
We are recruiting for an experienced Reporting Sonographer (3 years post graduate experience) to join our team providing Community Radiology Services at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital. The post is part time, for 15 hours per week, Thursday and Friday 8.30 to 17.00.
As a skilled Reporting Sonographer you will provide a caring and compassionate imaging service at the heart of the community. You need to be able to work independently, demonstrating a high level of competence and will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
The post holder will be supported in their work by a Image Support Worker; and the ideal candidate should be skilled in general, gynae and small parts ultrasound. Experience in vascular scanning (DVT) would also be an advantage.
CPD is supported and the post holder will participate in regular peer review meetings and audit with an external NHS provider.
The post holder will also support the leadership, supervision and line management of a team of: Radiographers, Sonographers, Image Support Workers and Administrators.
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
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for more information
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?
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job summary
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.
Please see job description and person spec attached for more detail.
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK
Health and Care Worker visa: If you’ll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK
We are recruiting for an experienced Reporting Sonographer (3 years post graduate experience) to join our team providing Community Radiology Services at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital. The post is part time, for 15 hours per week, Thursday and Friday 8.30 to 17.00.
As a skilled Reporting Sonographer you will provide a caring and compassionate imaging service at the heart of the community. You need to be able to work independently, demonstrating a high level of competence and will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
The post holder will be supported in their work by a Image Support Worker; and the ideal candidate should be skilled in general, gynae and small parts ultrasound. Experience in vascular scanning (DVT) would also be an advantage.
CPD is supported and the post holder will participate in regular peer review meetings and audit with an external NHS provider.
The post holder will also support the leadership, supervision and line management of a team of: Radiographers, Sonographers, Image Support Workers and Administrators.
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
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for more information
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?
- Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
- Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
- Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
- Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
- Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
- Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
- Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job summary
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.
Please see job description and person spec attached for more detail.
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK
Health and Care Worker visa: If you’ll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK
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