Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Ultrasound team has arisen within the Radiology Department at Salisbury Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Ultrasound, making best use of resources and to lead on the strategic planning of the service, formulating and adjusting plans as necessary.
The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Lead, Service/Operational lead, Service Manager for Diagnostics and other members of the Senior Management Team to monitor waiting lists (DM01) and to develop the Service.
The post holder will split their time 50% clinical and 50% managerial duties.
The post holder should be dynamic and enthusiastic with excellent leadership and communication skills.
Flexible working/job share/secondments would be considered.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out an advanced practitioner role within the Ultrasound department, carrying out a range of scans (including obstetric and general medical) and producing independent clinical reports as outlined in the Extended Practice protocol;
- Undertake all aspects of routine and specialist clinical duties including intervention as anautonomous practitioner without clinical supervision;
- To be responsible for Ultrasound governance and procurement of ultrasound equipment across the Trust;
- To be responsible for Ultrasound governance and procurement of ultrasound equipment across the Trust;
- To manage the service within a defined budget
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- DCRR or BSc Degree
- Post registration experience
- Post Graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
- Health and Care Professional Council or equivalent Registration
- MSc level OR equivalent or appropriate relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- An awareness of the specialised work this post offers
- Local management experience
Experience
Essential
- An extensive range of ultrasound experience at senior level e.g. general, MSK, specialist (e.g. abdominal wall hernias, carotid, DVT assessment, paediatrics), gynae, obstetric
- Proven post graduate experience in ultrasound
- Experience of supervising staff
- Previous management experience
- Willingness to learn specialised procedures
- Willingness to learn interventional procedures
Desirable
- Experience of performing interventional procedures (e.g. prostate biopsy, MSK injections)
- Teaching experience with radiographers, sonographers and members of other professions in the UK and abroad.
- Experience of budgetary management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Windows and Office computer software, and good computer/keyboard skills
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to accurately interpret and report on ultrasound scans independently
- Leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good negotiating, persuading and influencing skills
- Good problem solver
Desirable
- Knowledge of data analysis and statistics
- Teaching experience with radiographers, sonographers and members of other professions in the UK and abroad
- Coaching skills
Other Job Related Requirements
Essential
- Able to secure the co-operation of colleagues at all levels
- Demonstrates positive approach to patient care
- Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative, able to think logically and independently
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload, able to work to deadlines
- Professional smart appearance as post holder will act as Trust representative
- Able to work as part of a team and willingness to help others
- Ability to teach other Health and Medical professionals
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- DCRR or BSc Degree
- Post registration experience
- Post Graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
- Health and Care Professional Council or equivalent Registration
- MSc level OR equivalent or appropriate relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- An awareness of the specialised work this post offers
- Local management experience
Experience
Essential
- An extensive range of ultrasound experience at senior level e.g. general, MSK, specialist (e.g. abdominal wall hernias, carotid, DVT assessment, paediatrics), gynae, obstetric
- Proven post graduate experience in ultrasound
- Experience of supervising staff
- Previous management experience
- Willingness to learn specialised procedures
- Willingness to learn interventional procedures
Desirable
- Experience of performing interventional procedures (e.g. prostate biopsy, MSK injections)
- Teaching experience with radiographers, sonographers and members of other professions in the UK and abroad.
- Experience of budgetary management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Windows and Office computer software, and good computer/keyboard skills
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to accurately interpret and report on ultrasound scans independently
- Leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good negotiating, persuading and influencing skills
- Good problem solver
Desirable
- Knowledge of data analysis and statistics
- Teaching experience with radiographers, sonographers and members of other professions in the UK and abroad
- Coaching skills
Other Job Related Requirements
Essential
- Able to secure the co-operation of colleagues at all levels
- Demonstrates positive approach to patient care
- Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative, able to think logically and independently
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload, able to work to deadlines
- Professional smart appearance as post holder will act as Trust representative
- Able to work as part of a team and willingness to help others
- Ability to teach other Health and Medical professionals
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).
