Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Group Management to identify service development opportunities and develop business cases and plans in support of the Group's objectives. The successful candidate will lead the Team of Non Obstetric Sonographers supporting development and advanced practice.
Why not take this exciting opportunity to come and join our very skilled and dedicated team in our state of the art new hospital? Weekend and Bank Holiday working will be part of your normal working pattern.
Main duties of the job
Reporting directly to the Directorate General Manager, the post holder will provide day to day management of the non Obstetric Ultrasound Department . Supported by a forward thinking Operations Team, the post holder will develop the Team of Sonographers, supporting their development
Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing service strategies and business plans/cases, Ensuring operational effectiveness and efficiency, Budgetary control, Performance against national and local targets/key performance indicators/outcome measures. Effective clinical governance and risk management procedures. In addition the post holder will be required to be involved clinically in line with service needs.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc Medical Ultrasound
- Qualified to perform and report range of Ultrasound scans
- Additional skill mix ability, able to scan a wide range of areas
Desirable
- Relevant management experience/previous experience of Line managing a Team
Experience
Essential
- Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
- Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
- High standard of clinical skills
- IT Skills to use the necessary system / image recording system
- UK NHS ultrasound clinical experience
- Line management experience of staff
Desirable
- Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research based evidence of best practice
- Experience in research and development
- Experience performing PDR/sickness absence
communication skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc Medical Ultrasound
- Qualified to perform and report range of Ultrasound scans
- Additional skill mix ability, able to scan a wide range of areas
Desirable
- Relevant management experience/previous experience of Line managing a Team
Experience
Essential
- Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
- Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
- High standard of clinical skills
- IT Skills to use the necessary system / image recording system
- UK NHS ultrasound clinical experience
- Line management experience of staff
Desirable
- Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research based evidence of best practice
- Experience in research and development
- Experience performing PDR/sickness absence
communication skills
Essential
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).
