Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Women's Health care Group to join the management team in the role of Principle Sonographer for Women's Health services. This post holder will be the clinical and operational lead.
The Post holder would be joining the team at an exciting time where the vision for our department is being shaped for the future and as Principle Sonographer the post holder would play a pivotal role in leading the changes across all of our sites, working with both internal and external stakeholders and imaging networks to promote and deliver excellence.
Main duties of the job
The Principle Sonographer will be a champion in their field of work, bringing innovative solutions to patient care. As such, you will play a pivotal role in the integration of clinical practice, education and research findings. You will be able to initiate clinical service developments and deliver improved outcomes for our patients.
It is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to lead with the obstetric sonographer team supported by the senior care group to shape and embed tailored service to fit around the direction women's health services endeavor to achieve, providing holistic care and support for women and birthing people throughout their pathways.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Sound leadership skills with the ability to inspire a team
- Strong communication and decision making skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- The ability to work under pressure and own intitiative
- NHS Experience
Desirable
- Budgetary management experience
- Experienced post graduate in obstetric/gynaecological scanning
- IT skills - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Quailifactions
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Post graduate degree in medical ultrasound
Desirable
- Management qualification or working towards one
- DCR/BSC Radiograph
- Masters degree or relevant experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Show a caring attitude to patients, staff and colleagues
Governance
Essential
- Experience in managing quality, governance and risk management issues
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
- Punctuality and reliability
Desirable
- Hold a current UK Driving licence and have regular access to own vehicle
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Sound leadership skills with the ability to inspire a team
- Strong communication and decision making skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- The ability to work under pressure and own intitiative
- NHS Experience
Desirable
- Budgetary management experience
- Experienced post graduate in obstetric/gynaecological scanning
- IT skills - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Quailifactions
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Post graduate degree in medical ultrasound
Desirable
- Management qualification or working towards one
- DCR/BSC Radiograph
- Masters degree or relevant experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Show a caring attitude to patients, staff and colleagues
Governance
Essential
- Experience in managing quality, governance and risk management issues
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
- Punctuality and reliability
Desirable
- Hold a current UK Driving licence and have regular access to own vehicle
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).
