Job summary
We're looking for an experienced, passionate sonographer to lead our General Ultrasound service across UHD.
As General Ultrasound Manager, you'll combine advanced clinical practice with team leadership, quality assurance, service improvement, and help create a supportive learning environment for trainees, developing the next generation of sonographers.
What We Offer:oFlexible working patterns to support work/life balance.oOngoing CPD opportunities for professional development.
UHD ultrasound services operate from our Royal Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Swanage hospitals, with community diagnostic centres at Health Sciences University and St Mary's Poole.
Main duties of the job
You will act as a Lead Sonographer for General Ultrasound and will be responsible for managing and upholding a safe and effective general ultrasound imaging service. You will undertake both clinical (20%) and managerial (80%) duties and deputise for the Ultrasound Service Manager when required.
You will provide regular feedback to the Ultrasound Service Manager on compliance with key performance indicators for this service and will provide supervision and specialist advice and expertise to the ultrasound team of Sonographers, Students, and support workers, in addition to the wider MDT. You will ensure all aspects of clinical governance are delivered and monitored including leading regular peer review audits and action plans, this will involve liaising with the Obstetric Ultrasound Manager, Clinical Lead Sonographer and the Ultrasound Service Manager to ensure effective plans are in place for any learning needs identified, such as inductions and clinical competencies of new staff. You will also actively develop the service in conjunction with national and local NHS guidelines and directives and ensure that staff promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
You will assist in maintaining integration of the ultrasound scanning service and be responsible for developing, and regularly reviewing, standardised departmental protocols and participate in research programmes.
Interview Date: TBC
About us
If you think this post might suit you, please apply online using the NHS Jobs website. Finally, you would be most welcome to come for a visit, see the departments and meet the team - please just contact us to arrange a visit.
Dorset is a fantastic place to live and work, please take a look at our videos on YouTube under Radiography recruitment at RBCH.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates, and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases, this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
For further information please fell free to contact
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
For further information please fell free to contact
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- CASE Accredited postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
- NT Licenser
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at band 7 level
- Experience across majority of main areas of US including paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, pelvic and small parts
- Experience of undertaking audits and producing action plans
- Recent NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff
- MSK US
- Head and neck US
- Interventional US
- Paediatric US (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads)
Technical Skills
Essential
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Knowledge and experience with clinical governance
- Ability to deliver against agreed performance targets
- An understanding of local and national guidance relevant to medical ultrasound
Desirable
- Experience of working with Quality Management Systems, i.e. Q-pulse
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- CASE Accredited postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
- NT Licenser
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at band 7 level
- Experience across majority of main areas of US including paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, pelvic and small parts
- Experience of undertaking audits and producing action plans
- Recent NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff
- MSK US
- Head and neck US
- Interventional US
- Paediatric US (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads)
Technical Skills
Essential
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Knowledge and experience with clinical governance
- Ability to deliver against agreed performance targets
- An understanding of local and national guidance relevant to medical ultrasound
Desirable
- Experience of working with Quality Management Systems, i.e. Q-pulse
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
