Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a part-time Lead Sonographer with a dedicated lead responsibility for Quality and Governance in Ultrasound.
This is a cross-site role covering Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, and St Albans City Hospital, with additional leadership oversight of the community ultrasound clinic at Elstree Way.
The post is for 22.5 hours per week, worked between Monday and Friday.
The successful candidate will join the Sonographer Leadership triumvirate and will hold strategic responsibility for quality and governance across Ultrasound Radiology Services within West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Governance, quality assurance, education, training, and active participation in research form key components of the scope of practice for this role.
Interviews are planned to take place on Wednesday 25th March.
Main duties of the job
Responsible to the Head of Radiology for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust (WHTH) for the operational management of the ultrasound departments at WHTH, with a specialist interest and responsibility for quality and governance.
The postholder will be an expert clinical practitioner, managing a complex caseload. They will have a key role in governance, leadership, quality assurance, teaching and supervision, in addition to maintaining their own clinical caseload.
The post holder will be dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking, contributing proactively to service development.
The post holder will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team including Advanced Practitioners, Enhanced Practitioners, Practitioners and Assistant Practitioners within the ultrasound department.
The post holder will work closely with all stakeholders to deliver a high-quality ultrasound service within a safe environment for both staff and patients.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DMU or PgD in Ultrasound Management qualification.
- MSc in healthcare related science or business/service management.
- HCPC / NMC / RCT registration or equivalent registration with a professional body.
Desirable
- Hold or working towards an MSc.
- Advanced clinical study.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies.
- Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Actively participates in CPD including facilitating audit and undertaking research relevant to service development and professional needs.
- In-depth knowledge of Governance and Risk.
- Understanding of RTT and PTL for cancer pathways.
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
- Service developments and NHS long term plans.
- Maternity bereavement investigation handling.
Experience:
Essential
- Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound.
- Previously worked at Advanced Practice Sonographer level.
- Experienced manager with regard to appraisal, recruitment, recognition.
- Audit completion, at personal and service level.
- Other clinical governance experience.
- Complaint handling and response writing.
Desirable
- Sub-specialisms to include head and neck, breast, interventional and breast imaging.
- Development of local NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP) compliance.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DMU or PgD in Ultrasound Management qualification.
- MSc in healthcare related science or business/service management.
- HCPC / NMC / RCT registration or equivalent registration with a professional body.
Desirable
- Hold or working towards an MSc.
- Advanced clinical study.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies.
- Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Actively participates in CPD including facilitating audit and undertaking research relevant to service development and professional needs.
- In-depth knowledge of Governance and Risk.
- Understanding of RTT and PTL for cancer pathways.
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
- Service developments and NHS long term plans.
- Maternity bereavement investigation handling.
Experience:
Essential
- Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound.
- Previously worked at Advanced Practice Sonographer level.
- Experienced manager with regard to appraisal, recruitment, recognition.
- Audit completion, at personal and service level.
- Other clinical governance experience.
- Complaint handling and response writing.
Desirable
- Sub-specialisms to include head and neck, breast, interventional and breast imaging.
- Development of local NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP) compliance.
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).
