# Clinical Specialist Sonographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-specialist-sonographer/8ee51ca8-7dd5-47be-b293-4e8eea58b024 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-specialist-sonographer/8ee51ca8-7dd5-47be-b293-4e8eea58b024.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** St Leonards On Sea - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Cross site covering Bexhill CDC, EDGH and Conquest hospital. - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T07:41:16.772Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Eastbourne/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Clinical_Specialist_Sonographer/Clinical_Specialist_Sonographer-v8038069 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8038069?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The service is run by a friendly team of 19 sonographers who rotate through General and Obstetrics departments with 12 cross-site Ultrasound Radiology Assistants. The services are run over 3, accessible sites, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital and a brand-new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre in Bexhill. We run a range of out-patient appointment lists, in-patient services on the acute sites, and a range of one stop clinics including Early Pregnancy Assessment, Gynae, Breast Triple Assessment and Obstetric clinics, using 18 high-end ultrasound machines, which the Trust supports a timely machine replacement scheme for. We have two new reporting systems in the department, recently upgrading SECTRA PACS and ViewPoint 6 for reporting. The ultrasound team work closely with our friendly, and supportive Radiologists and Obstetricians who promote specialist training in: Breast (including breast intervention), Head & Neck, Paediatrics (including baby hips and cranial), MSK (including interventional procedures), orbits and small parts. At ESHT we encourage and support our team to advance their ultrasound skills to include these areas. The department also actively supports training of registrars, sonographer and radiographer students. Additionally, the ultrasound department provides opportunities for CPD, external courses and extension of administrative roles including QA, clinical audits, education officer, H&S, and managerial duties. ### Main duties of the job ESHT Trust values include Inclusivity, integrity, and kindness. We are therefore looking for a candidate who is motivated, enthusiastic and prioritises teamworking to join our friendly and specialist team.  The ideal candidate will be committed to excellent patient care and high-quality imaging with patient-centred care at the forefront of their objectives. The ultrasound department provides opportunities for CPD, external courses and extension of administrative roles including QA, clinical audits, education officer, H&S, and managerial duties. The successful candidates would be expected to participate in the weekend and evening rota; however, a degree of flexibility is possible with many of our Sonographers working compressed hours to allow a 3- or 4-day working week. You should be able to perform a comprehensive range of examinations including general abdominal, obstetrics (including Nuchal Translucency scanning) and gynaecology. Vascular (including Carotids and DVT scanning) and small parts. You will be expected to work independently and issue your own reports.   We welcome applications from obstetric only sonographers. CPD is actively encouraged. You will need: - A recognised Post Graduate CASE Accredited Ultrasound - Qualification (e.g. DMU / Pg Dip / MSc) - UK professional registration as a Radiographer with the Health Professions Council or as a Midwife / Nurse with the RCN ** Previous applicants need not apply again** ### 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. ## Job Details The service is run by a friendly team of 19 sonographers who rotate through General and Obstetrics departments with 12 cross-site Ultrasound Radiology Assistants. The services are run over 3, accessible sites, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital and a brand-new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre in Bexhill. We run a range of out-patient appointment lists, in-patient services on the acute sites, and a range of one stop clinics including Early Pregnancy Assessment, Gynae, Breast Triple Assessment and Obstetric clinics, using 18 high-end ultrasound machines, which the Trust supports a timely machine replacement scheme for. We have two new reporting systems in the department, recently upgrading SECTRA PACS and ViewPoint 6 for reporting. The ultrasound team work closely with our friendly, and supportive Radiologists and Obstetricians who promote specialist training in: Breast (including breast intervention), Head & Neck, Paediatrics (including baby hips and cranial), MSK (including interventional procedures), orbits and small parts. At ESHT we encourage and support our team to advance their ultrasound skills to include these areas. The department also actively supports training of registrars, sonographer and radiographer students. Additionally, the ultrasound department provides opportunities for CPD, external courses and extension of administrative roles including QA, clinical audits, education officer, H&S, and managerial duties. ## Job Description ESHT Trust values include Inclusivity, integrity, and kindness. We are therefore looking for a candidate who is motivated, enthusiastic and prioritises teamworking to join our friendly and specialist team. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellent patient care and high-quality imaging with patient-centred care at the forefront of their objectives. The ultrasound department provides opportunities for CPD, external courses and extension of administrative roles including QA, clinical audits, education officer, H&S, and managerial duties. The successful candidates would be expected to participate in the weekend and evening rota; however, a degree of flexibility is possible with many of our Sonographers working compressed hours to allow a 3- or 4-day working week. You should be able to perform a comprehensive range of examinations including general abdominal, obstetrics (including Nuchal Translucency scanning) and gynaecology. Vascular (including Carotids and DVT scanning) and small parts. You will be expected to work independently and issue your own reports. We welcome applications from obstetric only sonographers. CPD is actively encouraged. You will need: A recognised Post Graduate CASE Accredited Ultrasound Qualification (e.g. DMU / Pg Dip / MSc) UK professional registration as a Radiographer with the Health Professions Council or as a Midwife / Nurse with the RCN ** Previous applicants need not apply again** ## 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 ### Other **Essential** - Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of participation in all elements of Clinical Governance - Staff and resource management experience **Desirable** - Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience in Ultrasound - Evidence of advanced level CPD in specialist skill area - Evidence of wide ranging experience within specialty ### Qualifications **Essential** - 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** - Lower - Middle Management training/qualification - Evidence of further training at Masters Level or equivalent ### Skills/knowedge/experience **Essential** - 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** - Academic teaching experience - deputise for lead - clinical and managerial leadership ## Documents - [jhf (pdf, 872.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10326371) - [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672) - [clinical specialist sonographer (pdf, 216.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10326370) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.