Job summary
South
Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust are looking for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Sonographer to lead the Ultrasound service across both acute
and community sites.
This
is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Ultrasound service, ensuring delivery of
high-quality imaging, excellent patient care and clinical excellence. The Service is looking for a Sonographer with a positive outlook
and aptitude for problem-solving. You will play a key role in
developing the Service, supporting staff, improving DM01 performance and
driving innovation in-line with national guidance and local priorities.
As a senior clinical and managerial position
within the Radiology Department, you will be responsible for the strategic and
operational oversight of the Ultrasound service. This role plays a crucial part
in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient diagnostic
imaging across various clinical areas, including Emergency departments,
inpatient wards and outpatient clinics. You will be expected to provide
advanced clinical expertise and professional leadership to a team of Sonographers, Support Workers and Students. The role involves workforce planning, service
co-ordination, and leading quality assurance processes, including audits, and
compliance with national guidelines.
Main duties of the job
As the Operational lead - lead sonographer for the ultrasound
department for STSFT, you will oversee the operational service for South
Tyneside, Sunderland and peripheral sites, ensuring high quality patient care
and experience for patients
You will have highly specialised skills and knowledge to produce
and assess radiological ultrasound images and provide clinical diagnostic
reports, which directly influences patient care and treatment
You will provide professional independent clinical judgements
individually and for members of the team, working alongside Consultant
Sonographers and Radiologists, being the point of support clinically when
radiologists are unavailable.
You will be responsible for a multidisciplinary team of specialist
senior staff conducting a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations and
providing independent clinical reports.
You will be a nominated clinical assessor involved in practical
ultrasound teaching and training of other staff.
You will function as an ultrasound clinical instructor link
between educational institutes and the Department, to support post-graduate
certificate and Diploma students in clinical placements.
You will actively-participate flexibly in seven-day working, providing weekend and extended working-day sessions.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational
lead - lead sonographer for the Ultrasound Department for STSFT, overseeing
operational service for South Tyneside, Sunderland and peripheral sites.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational
lead - lead sonographer for the Ultrasound Department for STSFT, overseeing
operational service for South Tyneside, Sunderland and peripheral sites.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Highly-specialist ultrasound knowledge must be up-to-date and underpinned by evidenced theoretical and practical experience.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of current issues in Radiography and Ultrasound.
- Ability to effectively train other members of staff including all medical and clinical staff at under-graduate and post-graduate levels.
- Experience of working with performance objectives and organisational targets.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a relevant first Degree or Diploma (BSc or DCR).
- Post-graduate certificate in General Medical Ultrasound or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Post-graduate management qualification or equivalent evidenced experience at senior level.
- Significant experience as a Sonographer/Ultrasound or equivalent evidenced experience.
- HCPC-registered or other equivalent professional registration.
- Documented evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Post-Graduate qualification at Masters level achieving the following or equivalent: MSC Ultrasound.
- Short specialist Courses leading to other post-graduate qualifications.
- Post-graduate qualification in Education/Teaching or equivalent evidenced experience.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience as an ultrasound practitioner.
- Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and biochemistry associated with ultrasound imaging.
- Knowledge of the physical principles of ultrasound production.
- Experience of undertaking lead operational duties (for example, rota, audit etc).
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes for ultrasound diagnostic imaging equipment and the processes to rectify any issues.
- Familiar with Ionising Radiation Regulations and their impact on clinical practice.
- Experience of teaching, training and mentoring students, trainees or other professionals.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Highly-specialist ultrasound knowledge must be up-to-date and underpinned by evidenced theoretical and practical experience.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of current issues in Radiography and Ultrasound.
- Ability to effectively train other members of staff including all medical and clinical staff at under-graduate and post-graduate levels.
- Experience of working with performance objectives and organisational targets.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a relevant first Degree or Diploma (BSc or DCR).
- Post-graduate certificate in General Medical Ultrasound or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Post-graduate management qualification or equivalent evidenced experience at senior level.
- Significant experience as a Sonographer/Ultrasound or equivalent evidenced experience.
- HCPC-registered or other equivalent professional registration.
- Documented evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Post-Graduate qualification at Masters level achieving the following or equivalent: MSC Ultrasound.
- Short specialist Courses leading to other post-graduate qualifications.
- Post-graduate qualification in Education/Teaching or equivalent evidenced experience.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience as an ultrasound practitioner.
- Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and biochemistry associated with ultrasound imaging.
- Knowledge of the physical principles of ultrasound production.
- Experience of undertaking lead operational duties (for example, rota, audit etc).
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes for ultrasound diagnostic imaging equipment and the processes to rectify any issues.
- Familiar with Ionising Radiation Regulations and their impact on clinical practice.
- Experience of teaching, training and mentoring students, trainees or other professionals.
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).
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