Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated UK experienced and HCPC registered Sonographer to take on a job-sharing role of Site Lead Ultrasound Manager based at QH. This is a 6-month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about their work and dedicated to achieving excellence. You will be part of a great team of diverse professionals that are equally passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience in line with our Trust Objectives.
What we offer:An active culture where Managers are well supported and championedAcademic sonographers will also have the opportunity to take an active role in the education and advancement of junior staff.Ongoing support for CPD delivered through a tailored budget to enhance upskilling and professional development.Excellent work/life balance through flexible working patternsA recruitment & retention premium Opportunities to supplement salary with ad hoc evening clinics and weekend work. Expertise to expand your scope of practice via our cofounded US academy, and be an integral part of education, development, and teaching.
As a Site Lead you will be expected to provide a supportive environment for sonographers and support workers, managing their day-to-day roles, dealing with the daily service needs and problem solving. You will be expected to support participation and leadership of the centrally registered audit and continuous improvement programmes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a Site Lead Ultrasound Manager in a job share with the existing Site Lead Manager and will be responsible for managing and upholding a safe and effective Ultrasound Imaging Service. The post holder will mainly undertake managerial duties but on occasions may be required to take on a clinical role.
They will provide regular feedback and work with the other Site modality Lead Ultrasound Managers 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 multi-disciplinary team.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.
Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Ceesay Nichola, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Ceesay Nichola, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Managerial qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification in Medical Ultrasound
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in ultrasound imaging post qualification.
Desirable
- Undertaking appraisal practices.
- Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Managerial qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification in Medical Ultrasound
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in ultrasound imaging post qualification.
Desirable
- Undertaking appraisal practices.
- Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service.
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).
