Advanced Nurse Practitioner/ Clinical Specialist Sonographer EPS

Job description

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

Early Pregnancy Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The Early Pregnancy Sonographer provides specialist, autonomous ultrasound assessment for women attending Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Services. The role includes independently undertaking, interpreting and reporting ultrasound examinations for women presenting with pain, bleeding, pregnancy of unknown location, suspected ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage and other early pregnancy complications. The sonographer contributes to clinical decision-making, identifies when further review or referral is required, communicates findings sensitively and compassionately, and supports clinical governance, audit, education and service improvement within the Early Pregnancy Service.

Early Pregnancy Sonographer

The Early Pregnancy Sonographer provides specialist, autonomous ultrasound assessment for women attending gynaecology and early pregnancy services. The role is responsible for acquiring and interpreting high-quality ultrasound images, producing independent reports, identifying normal and pathological findings and determining when further imaging, clinical review or onward referral is required. The sonographer works closely with the multidisciplinary team, communicates findings sensitively, including pregnancy loss or other unexpected outcomes, and supports the quality assurance, training, audit and development of ultrasound practice within the service.

Main duties of the job

Alongside clinical practice, the postholder will provide visible clinical leadership and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop safe, effective and responsive early pregnancy pathways. They will contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit, education, quality improvement and the implementation of evidence-based standards, helping to improve patient experience, access and outcomes.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff 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 from 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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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc (hons) Diagnostic Radiography/DCR or equivalent in a health related specialty
• Postgraduate CASE accredited qualification in Ultrasound (PG Dip or DMU)
• HCPC or RCN Registration

Desirable criteria

• Lower - Middle Management training/qualification
• Evidence of further training at Masters Level or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in all elements of Clinical Governance
• Staff and resource management experience

Desirable criteria

• Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience in Ultrasound
• Evidence of advanced level CPD in specialist skill area
• Evidence of wide ranging experience within specialty

Skills/knowedge/experience

Essential criteria

• Mentorship of junior staff and trainees
• Experiene in undertaking audit
• Ability to perform a comprehensive range of examinations including general abdominal, obstetric, gynaecology, paediatrics, vascular, small parts, head and neck, and breast Ultrasound

Desirable criteria

• Academic teaching experience
• deputise for lead - clinical and managerial leadership

Other

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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