Ultrasound Sonographer - Bognor Regis, West Sussex, United Kingdom - Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Description

We are excited to invite you join our Trust as a full time role as a Reporting Sonographer .

You will assist the Imaging Manager in the performance of duties by providing a high quality ultrasound service . To carry out general ultrasound, abdominal and gynaecological examinations. To perform diagnostic ultrasound scans undertaking own workload and independently reporting ultrasound examinations to a high accurate standard .

To report any equipment malfunctions immediately to the Diagnostic Imaging Manager and ensure that appropriate action is taken to rectify and repair the fault.

To be prepared to undertake regular quality assurance checks and to document the outcome

To assist the service to meet the standards for the Care Quality Commission standards and comply with relevant NICE guidelines.

To undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development planning process.

To fully participate in the Trusts appraisal system review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.

To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work internal job rotation and absence cover.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. 3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
Excellent training and development opportunities
Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

To communicate with patients, clients and visitors in a polite and respectful manner reflecting their level of understanding and taking into account any barriers.

To be able to supervise the work of newly qualified staff, bank staff and assistants and to provide training where necessary to staff/students.

Degree level qualification in Radiology
Post Graduate certificate/diploma in Medical Ultrasound
Ability to interpret ultrasound scans and make an appropriate diagnosis
Ability to interpret complex ultrasound scans
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust