Job summary
- The post holder will be responsible for managing and overseeing the provision of a high-quality obstetric ultrasound service.
- The post holder will combine hands-on clinical scanning with leadership, mentoring, and service oversight.
- The post holder will ensure scanning protocols and reporting standards reflect best practice and research, while supporting the sonography team in delivering scans and managing unexpected clinical findings.
- The post holder in addition to their clinical responsibilities, will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations in the obstetric ultrasound department and work closely with the Ultrasound Manager.
- The post holder will will ensure full compliance with local and national standards/protocols, lead on internal audits and service improvements.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a Clinical Lead Sonographer for Obstetric Ultrasound and will be responsible for managing and upholding a safe and effective imaging service within the Obstetric Ultrasound Department. They will undertake both clinical duties and managerial duties and work closely with the Ultrasound Manager to ensure safe staffing and staff rotation.
They will provide regular feedback to the General Manager Radiology on compliance with key performance indicators for this service and will provide supervision and specialist advice and expertise to the ultrasound team of Sonographers and students, in addition to the wider multidisciplinary team. They will ensure all aspects of clinical governance are delivered and monitored including being responsible for the Screening Support Sonographer duties and leading regular peer review audits.
They will liaise with the Ultrasound Manager and Professional Lead to ensure effective plans are in place for any learning needs identified. They will also actively develop the service in conjunction with the Fetal Medicine Unit (FMU), national and local NHS guidelines and directives to ensure that staff promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for main responsibilities relating to communication, organisational, managerial, professional, clinical and general responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for main responsibilities relating to communication, organisational, managerial, professional, clinical and general responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- - Post Graduate qualification in Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound.
- Current and up to date state registration through HCPC or other regulatory body.
Desirable
- -Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
- -To hold a BSc Hons degree in Diagnostic Radiography or Midwifery.
- Managerial qualification.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude.
- Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective leadership and team working.
Desirable
- Achievements in managing change
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in obstetric ultrasound
- Training sonographer students or junior members of staff
- Being involved with or supporting day to day running of an ultrasound service
Desirable
- Experience of post graduate teaching
- Undertaking appraisals
- Attendance of a clinical supervisor course
- Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- - Post Graduate qualification in Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound.
- Current and up to date state registration through HCPC or other regulatory body.
Desirable
- -Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
- -To hold a BSc Hons degree in Diagnostic Radiography or Midwifery.
- Managerial qualification.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude.
- Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective leadership and team working.
Desirable
- Achievements in managing change
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in obstetric ultrasound
- Training sonographer students or junior members of staff
- Being involved with or supporting day to day running of an ultrasound service
Desirable
- Experience of post graduate teaching
- Undertaking appraisals
- Attendance of a clinical supervisor course
- Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service
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).
