Job summary
- Main area
- Ultrasound
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7495371-OCT25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- Dependant on experience
- Closing
- 09/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Sonographer
Band 7
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 the excellence, the 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 deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for a qualified Sonographer to join our amazing team!
We are an extremely positive and forward thinking department performing all aspects of clinical Ultrasound, including Obstetrics, General, Gynaecology, Vascular, Necks, Baby Hips and MSK. We have good professional working relationships with our Gynaecology clinics, Fetal Medicine and Early Pregnancy units. We are a highly skilled and friendly team of Sonographers.
The successful applicant will assist to maintain our efficient US service.
You will be a Sonographer with an Ultrasound qualification to PgC / PGDip or equivalent in one or more of General, Obstetrics and Gynaecology scanning. Cross site working can be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
To be qualified and competent in all aspects of ultrasound undertaken maintaining the highest quality of patient care.
To issue independent and accurate clinical reports to referring clinicians and to be responsible for checking own differential diagnostic reports.
To participate in providing the day-to-day delivery of an effective high quality and efficient ultrasound service as provided to the Trust by the Medical Imaging Department.
To participate in the supervision and teaching of ultrasound to other staff and to participate in audit/research as required by the service.
Maintain the highest quality of patient care in accordance with Trust values.
To participate in providing the day-to-day delivery of an effective high quality and efficient ultrasound service as provided to the Trust by the Radiology Department.
To participate in the training of ultrasound to other staff and to support in governance, audit and research.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be highly competent in all aspects of ultrasound undertaken maintaining the highest quality of patient care.
To issue independent and accurate clinical reports to referring clinicians and to be responsible for checking own differential diagnostic reports.
To participate in providing the day-to-day delivery of an effective high quality and efficient ultrasound service as provided to the Trust by the Medical Imaging Department.
To participate in the supervision and teaching of ultrasound to other staff and to participate in audit/research as required by the service.
Maintain the highest quality of patient care in accordance with Trust values.
To participate in providing the day-to-day delivery of an effective high quality and efficient ultrasound service as provided to the Trust by the Radiology Department.
To participate in the training of ultrasound to other staff and to support in governance, audit and research.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Ultrasound qualification
Essential criteria
- PGD/PGC/DMU or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Years of NHS experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Coombes
- Job title
- Superintendent Sonographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243788122
- Additional information
ex 33013
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