Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 8a Superintendent Sonographer to join our friendly and well-supported team.
This role is required to oversee the delivery of the general ultrasound service (including general, MSK, gynaecology and paediatric scanning) at St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The service is delivered across 4 sites and 25 ultrasound rooms with a team of approximately 25 sonographers. Though the main remit of this role is on service delivery the post holder will also be expected to perform complex examinations whilst maintaining a skilled workforce including training that workforce.
The post holder must be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and to contribute to an effective and efficient service, delivered through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
- Based at St George's Hospital, the post holder will also oversee the ultrasound departments at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, the Nelson Health Centre and St. John's Therapy Centre and involves the day-to-day operational running of the ultrasound service with a 30% clinical and 70% management split.
- The post holder will be responsible for the professional leadership and line management of all sonographers working within the service.
- The post holder will work as a specialised sonographer demonstrating a high level of clinical competence and understanding across a wide range of examinations, including a variety of complex clinical presentations. They will be able to demonstrate a high level of technical expertise whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- Responsible for developing & implementing departmental clinical & procedural protocols and policies in consultation with the relevant consultants and senior managers.
- Lead on the clinical governance and risk management programme for ultrasound department.
- To assist with the management of the clinical workload within the department restructuring the service to respond to long and short-term demands. Ensuring the daily workload is organised in line with clinical priorities. Rearranging work lists in case of equipment failure and being responsive to the inconvenience caused to patients.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached Job description for more information on roles and responsibilities***
The strongest resource we have is our team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development, audit and advanced practice.
Our staff benefit from the inner London high cost area supplement of 20%.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached Job description for more information on roles and responsibilities***
The strongest resource we have is our team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development, audit and advanced practice.
Our staff benefit from the inner London high cost area supplement of 20%.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in diagnostic radiography or equivalent
- HPCP or RCT registered
- Diploma in medical ultrasound
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Advanced clinical practice qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in health management or leadership
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching or research
Experience
Essential
- Ultrasound experience in an acute setting
- In depth postgraduate experience in general/MSK/gynaecological scanning
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire a team
- Experience in the development, training and up-skilling of staff including students
- Evidence of leading on audit and quality assurance programmes
- Experience in research and the ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Desirable
- Paediatric ultrasound experience
- Interventional experience such as MSK injections or FNAs
- Evidence of delivering a training programme
- Experience in leading on change management/service transformation
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and team-building skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage own workload and to use own initiative
- Perceptive, analytical and an eye for detail combined with highly developed co-ordination and dexterity skills
- Ability to minimise RSI and back injuries and to promote good practice among staff
- Ability to use a range of computer software including PACS systems, voice recognition software, electronic requesting systems
Desirable
- Budget management experience within the NHS
- Experience of the development and management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct relating to professional regulatory body
- Awareness of NHS targets that affect radiology
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues within the profession
Desirable
- Integrated care systems workings and governance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
- A professional attitude and approach at all times
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in diagnostic radiography or equivalent
- HPCP or RCT registered
- Diploma in medical ultrasound
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Advanced clinical practice qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in health management or leadership
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching or research
Experience
Essential
- Ultrasound experience in an acute setting
- In depth postgraduate experience in general/MSK/gynaecological scanning
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire a team
- Experience in the development, training and up-skilling of staff including students
- Evidence of leading on audit and quality assurance programmes
- Experience in research and the ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Desirable
- Paediatric ultrasound experience
- Interventional experience such as MSK injections or FNAs
- Evidence of delivering a training programme
- Experience in leading on change management/service transformation
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and team-building skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage own workload and to use own initiative
- Perceptive, analytical and an eye for detail combined with highly developed co-ordination and dexterity skills
- Ability to minimise RSI and back injuries and to promote good practice among staff
- Ability to use a range of computer software including PACS systems, voice recognition software, electronic requesting systems
Desirable
- Budget management experience within the NHS
- Experience of the development and management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct relating to professional regulatory body
- Awareness of NHS targets that affect radiology
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues within the profession
Desirable
- Integrated care systems workings and governance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
- A professional attitude and approach at all times
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
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).
