Job summary
Leadership, management and strategic planning of the Ultrasound department (Imaging section, non-obstetrics)
Management and leadership of a team of 19 sonographers (plus a small team of bank sonographers)
Managing capacity, demand and waiting lists of all non-obstetric ultrasound referrals, including out-patients, in-patients and on-demand clinic referrals for a wide range of ultrasound sub-specialities including abdominal, gynaecology, vascular, MSK, head and neck, FNA/Biospy/cannula insertion.
Management of ultrasound capacity and demand at Community Diagnostic Centres, meeting activity targets, and future planning
Working collaboratively with Radiologists, Imaging Assistant team, Imaging Appointments team, Medics and all referring departments. / locations.
Main duties of the job
IMAGING ULTRASOUND CLINICAL MANAGER TASK LIST
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS
Diary setup check and communication with booking team
In-Patient Management (Plus SDEC, SAU, TIA)
Rota check
Weekend sessions planning- AfC and extra
Liaising with Obs Lead Sonographer as required
Communicating with Bank Sonographers
Day-to-day troubleshooting of issues in ultrasound
Day-to-day troubleshooting for pathways / bookings teams
Feedback of information to all sonographers - substantive and bank
Firefighting / trouble-shooting / incident management / conflict resolution
Ordering equipment / supplies - Unit4
Liaising with GIA coordinator
Monitoring vetting / requests waiting to be booked.
HR TASKS
HealthRoster
Salary Returns
Completing payments spread sheet.
Checking and accepting overtime claims
Annual Leave / Maternity leave
Essential training - Aspire.
Expenses management using electronic system
Recruitment
Appraisals for all sonography staff
MEETINGS / GROUPS
Imaging Leadership
Imaging Governance
Policy Review Group (monthly)
Radiation Protection Committee / Advisory group
Demand and Capacity meeting - weekly
CDC operational group and activity meetings
East Midlands Ultrasound Leads Group (Quarterly)
Monthly meeting with finance partner
QSI - BIG project to come
iRefer
CRIS project for text reminders etc
POCUS
Audit meetings
iRealm
About us
Inspire a shared sense of purpose - encouraging your team to take pride in what they do, improve the care andservices they provide; and enable them to understand how they contribute to the success of the organisation
Lead with care - showing colleagues compassion and care by listening - and offering empathy and understanding to help create a supportive workplace
Evaluate and use information - be alert to what is happening around you; and evaluate the information you hear, receive or discover to take actions and decisions that improve both patient and staff experience
Work with others to connect services - using the opportunity to link up with different colleagues, leaders and partners, building relationships that can help everyone to deliver effective and efficient healthcare and services
Engage with your team - respecting every member of staff, valuing their diversity and making sure that every member of your team feels that their contribution is appreciated and valued
Develop capability - take opportunities to develop your own skills, take-up training and education that will help you in your role and keep up-to-date with the essential training that applies to you.
Influence what happens - by acting as an ambassador for the Trust, sharing good news and good practice with your team, contributing to debates, having a say and leading improvement - all ways of influencing what happens to our services in the future
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receive, justify and prioritise ultrasound referrals based on clinical information provided, meeting target and contract agreements within timeframes
Develop initiatives to expand or refine the ultrasound service, assessing service user requirements and identifying opportunities for service development
Responsible for clinical audit within ultrasound, documenting and disseminating findings with staff to facilitate reflective learning and support a culture of continuous improvement
Responsible for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with all applicable national and local standards and guidelines
Liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team in all matters relating to patient management and care. Be available to discuss with referrers or patients, questions or concerns and provide professional advice regarding ultrasound when applicable
Participate in meetings on or offsite regarding ultrasound departmental issues and to deputise for the Head of Imaging at meetings when require
Inform and support the Head of Imaging in the management of clinical incidents and complaints related to ultrasound and ensure lessons learned are shared and implemented within the ultrasound team
Maintain a close working relationship with Universities providing sonographer training. Maintain CRH ultrasound department as a centre of excellence providing clinical placements as appropriate for trainee sonographers
Provide a consistent high standard of care and attention to patients at all times thus maintaining the quality standards of the Trust.
Deputising for the Head of Imaging when appropriate.
Dealing with clinical governance, incident reports and complaints.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receive, justify and prioritise ultrasound referrals based on clinical information provided, meeting target and contract agreements within timeframes
Develop initiatives to expand or refine the ultrasound service, assessing service user requirements and identifying opportunities for service development
Responsible for clinical audit within ultrasound, documenting and disseminating findings with staff to facilitate reflective learning and support a culture of continuous improvement
Responsible for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with all applicable national and local standards and guidelines
Liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team in all matters relating to patient management and care. Be available to discuss with referrers or patients, questions or concerns and provide professional advice regarding ultrasound when applicable
Participate in meetings on or offsite regarding ultrasound departmental issues and to deputise for the Head of Imaging at meetings when require
Inform and support the Head of Imaging in the management of clinical incidents and complaints related to ultrasound and ensure lessons learned are shared and implemented within the ultrasound team
Maintain a close working relationship with Universities providing sonographer training. Maintain CRH ultrasound department as a centre of excellence providing clinical placements as appropriate for trainee sonographers
Provide a consistent high standard of care and attention to patients at all times thus maintaining the quality standards of the Trust.
Deputising for the Head of Imaging when appropriate.
Dealing with clinical governance, incident reports and complaints.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have the knowledge and experience necessary to lead our Ultrasound Service
Desirable
- At least 5 years relevant, clinical, post qualification experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have the knowledge and experience necessary to lead our Ultrasound Service
Desirable
- At least 5 years relevant, clinical, post qualification experience
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).
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).
