Job summary
Applications are invited for a Ultrasound Clinical Lead post on a permanent basis.
As lead specialist for a specific clinical area/speciality for the Trust Ultrasound service, to ensure there is adequate service provision in place at all times. Plan the Ultrasound service to meet the demands of the Trust moving staff between trust sites where required. As the lead Sonographer for your area ensure the ultrasound team provide an efficient and high quality ultrasound imaging service, whilst dealing with patients in a caring professional manner. The Clinical Lead Sonographer will undertake a lead role for all elements of the service, e.g. education, training, governance, policy review and development.
As the lead Sonographer for your area ensure the ultrasound team provide an efficient and high quality ultrasound imaging service, whilst dealing with patients in a caring professional manner. The Clinical Lead Ultrasonographer will undertake a lead role for all elements of the service, e.g. education, training, governance, policy review and development.
This will cover staff and services at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with knowledge and experience within the Ultrasound Service to lead our teams as the Head of Department. In this key role you will lead the team across University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust.
We are looking for applicants to have an interest in all aspects of obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound with an ability to develop skills in new technology. To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians. To effectively liaise with all disciplines of staff within the radiology department giving support and advice where necessary. To take responsibility for Governance issues within ultrasound and report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.
As the lead specialist for an area of the Ultrasound service work closely with the Departmental and Divisional Management team in developing an efficient and responsive service. In conjunction with the Heads of Department, Imaging Services Manager and Clinical Lead develop a strategy for the continuing delivery of an effective Ultrasound across all sites of the trust. To manage a range of Sonographers, students and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography with state registration
- Post Graduate Masters/Diploma/Certificate In Medical Ultrasound
Desirable
- Special Interest Group
- Sub- specialist qualification
- Management / Leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the principles of Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Relevant experience post Diagnostic Ultrasound qualification
- Experience of working within a team and working independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to give effective feedback to and liaise with a wide range of individuals
Desirable
- Evidence of previous supervisory /management experience
- Understand recent developments in the NHS
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to plan own time and that of others.
- Ability to Lead and work within a team.
- Ability to demonstrate planning, time management, organisational skills and the ability to complete a task.
- Ability to work within a defined role.
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
- Good housekeeping skills.
- To comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of patients
Desirable
- Evidence of reflective practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to commute between sites
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography with state registration
- Post Graduate Masters/Diploma/Certificate In Medical Ultrasound
Desirable
- Special Interest Group
- Sub- specialist qualification
- Management / Leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the principles of Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Relevant experience post Diagnostic Ultrasound qualification
- Experience of working within a team and working independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to give effective feedback to and liaise with a wide range of individuals
Desirable
- Evidence of previous supervisory /management experience
- Understand recent developments in the NHS
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to plan own time and that of others.
- Ability to Lead and work within a team.
- Ability to demonstrate planning, time management, organisational skills and the ability to complete a task.
- Ability to work within a defined role.
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
- Good housekeeping skills.
- To comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of patients
Desirable
- Evidence of reflective practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to commute between sites
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the 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).
