Consultant Sonographer

Job summary

The Consultant Sonographer will clinically lead the Non Obstetric Ultrasound Service for the Imaging Directorate.

They will liaise with Clinicians and Service Managers to develop and influence the strategic plan to ensure optimum patient care.

The Consultant Sonographer will be a champion for the Ultrasound Service and Directorate, leading developments in practice and bringing innovative solutions to patient care. They will develop the sonographic and wider multi disciplinary team , working between a clinical and non clinical environment to ensure expert clinical practice , education , research/audit and clinical leadership are incorporated into all aspects of the ultrasound service.

They will be an autonomous practitioner performing and reporting a range of ultrasound examinations across a range of patient pathways. They must have expert knowledge and opinion within the field of ultrasound.

The post holder must be adhere to Professional Codes of Conduct and the Society of Radiographer Guidance for Consultant Practice. They must comply with National, Trust and Local policies, protocols and guidelines.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

• Be an autonomous practitioner , Independently perform and report a range of ultrasound examinations
• To drive forward the boundaries of own practice and that of Sonographers and Advanced Practitioners.

Professional Leadership / Service Delivery

• To provide effective clinical leadership for Sonographers, motivating and inspiring others to deliver the best care for patients within the directorate.
• To engage with other clinicians across professions to develop and advance practice to formulate plans and strategies to implement improved service delivery.
• To participate on national forums and share best practice, advising and proposing policy changes or service development at a local, regional and national level.

Education & Training

• Contribute to the professional development of sonographers and support team as well as their own continuing professional development, actively seeking learning opportunities for the individual and on behalf of the Imaging Directorate.
• Share professional knowledge and expertise through formal and informal teaching using flexible methods of delivery.

Audit and Research/Evidence Based Practice

• Audit of own and others clinical practice to maintain high levels of clinical practice and service delivery
• Undertake research projects to inform changes to clinical practice and service delivery

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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