Job summary
At Barts Health NHS Trust we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to our patients and we are looking for passionate and highly motivated Sonographers to join our growing ultrasound teams across each of our hospitals.
The post holder will act as a Clinical Lead Sonographer for Paediatric Ultrasound and will be responsible for managing and upholding a safe and effective imaging service within this specialism. They will undertake both clinical (80%) and managerial (20%) duties and deputise for the Site Lead Sonographers when required.
They will provide regular feedback to the Site Lead Sonographers and Ultrasound Modality Manager 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 Imaging Assistants, in addition to the wider multi-disciplinary team. They will ensure all aspects of clinical governance are delivered and monitored including being responsible for the regular peer review audits. They will liaise with the Training Lead Sonographer and Site Lead Sonographers to ensure effective plans are in place for any learning needs identified. They will also actively develop the service in conjunction with national and local NHS guidelines and directives ensuring that staff promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a Clinical Lead Sonographer for Paediatric Ultrasound and will be responsible for managing and upholding a safe and effective imaging service within this specialism. They will undertake both clinical (80%) and managerial (20%) duties and deputise for the Site Lead Sonographers when required.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
Desirable
- To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current and up to date state registration through HCPC
- MSc in Medical Ultrasound
- Managerial qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in ultrasound imaging post qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of post graduate teaching
- Experience in scanning A&E and inpatients
Desirable
- Undertaking appraisal practices
- Training in vascular ultrasound
- Attendance of a clinical supervisor course
- Managing a budget
- Writing business cases and policies
- Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service
- Experience in undertaking recruitment drives
Knowledge
Essential
- An up to date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics / professional issues
- Knowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery
- A good understanding of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Participation experience of NHS leadership programs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
Desirable
- To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current and up to date state registration through HCPC
- MSc in Medical Ultrasound
- Managerial qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in ultrasound imaging post qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of post graduate teaching
- Experience in scanning A&E and inpatients
Desirable
- Undertaking appraisal practices
- Training in vascular ultrasound
- Attendance of a clinical supervisor course
- Managing a budget
- Writing business cases and policies
- Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service
- Experience in undertaking recruitment drives
Knowledge
Essential
- An up to date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics / professional issues
- Knowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery
- A good understanding of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Participation experience of NHS leadership programs
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).
