Sonographer

Sonographer

Job description

Job overview

University Hospitals Sussex (East) is delighted to offer further fellow posts which will be available from February 2025 for 12 months to undertake projects in perioperative care.

These posts have been specifically designed to offer participation in major quality improvement and research within the department (details below).

In addition there will be opportunities for career development in a busy teaching hospital. The posts offer broad clinical experience alongside non-clinical projects.

These will all contribute to the preparation for competitive ST4 application or CESR application. The roles would also be ideal for expansion of career portfolio ahead of consultant applications.

Main duties of the job







Training and educational supervision will be provided to the level of the KSS Graduate Education and Assessment Regulations, and the post holder will be encouraged to take an active involvement in all departmental activities including Audit and Research.

A previous post in the NHS or clinical attachment is desirable. UHS is affiliated with Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), and the anaesthetic department is closely involved with the undergraduate training of these students.

Further information can be found in the job descriptions

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2)





and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Career Development Time (average 1-2 days per week) :

- Prehabilitation / optimisation improvement project
- PQIP (Perioperative Quality Improvement Project)
- Hypothermia research project
- Patient safety project
- NELA project
- Paedatric Regional Project
- Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Project

Person specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential criteria

- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice






- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable criteria

- Post graduate qualifications eg MRCP
- Higher Degree
- Advanced Life Support / Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

- Minimum 3 years anaesthetic experience and clinical skills expected for CT3 +
- Completed RCoA Stage 1 training or equivalent
- Minimum 3 months ICU experience
- Initial assessment of competencies in obstetrics (3 months)
- Primary FRCA or equivalent

Desirable criteria

- Prior anaesthetic post within the U.K
- Ability to work independently with distant supervision on the labour ward.

Knowledge

Desirable criteria

Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential criteria







- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of : NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable criteria

Evidence of managerial skills : Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria

Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable criteria

Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential criteria

Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable criteria

- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential criteria

Appropriate progression of career to date

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working :





If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting / line manager.

DBS Checks : As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check .

We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa : Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.

For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early : Please apply as early as you're able for this role.





In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

▶️ Sonographer
🖊️ University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Haywards Heath