Job summary Leadership, management and strategic planning of the Ultrasound department (Imaging section, non-obstetrics) Management and leadership of a team of 19 sonographers (plus a small team of bank sonographers) Managing capacity, demand and waiting lists of all non-obstetric ultrasound referrals, including out-patients, in-patients and on-demand clinic referrals for a wide range of ultrasound sub-specialities including abdominal, gynaecology, vascular, MSK, head and neck, FNA/Biospy/cannula insertion. Management of ultrasound capacity and demand at Community Diagnostic Centres, meeting activity targets, and future planning Working collaboratively with Radiologists, Imaging Assistant team, Imaging Appointments team, Medics and all referring departments. / locations. Main duties of the job IMAGING ULTRASOUND CLINICAL MANAGER TASK LIST DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS Diary setup check and communication with booking team In-Patient Management (Plus SDEC, SAU, TIA) Rota check Weekend sessions planning- AfC and extra Liaising with Obs Lead Sonographer as required Communicating with Bank Sonographers Day-to-day troubleshooting of issues in ultrasound Day-to-day troubleshooting for pathways / bookings teams Feedback of information to all sonographers - substantive and bank Firefighting / trouble-shooting / incident management / conflict resolution Ordering equipment / supplies - Unit4 Liaising with GIA coordinator Monitoring vetting / requests waiting to be booked. HR TASKS HealthRoster Salary Returns Completing payments spread sheet. Checking and accepting overtime claims Annual Leave / Maternity leave Essential training - Aspire. Expenses management using electronic system Recruitment Appraisals for all sonography staff MEETINGS / GROUPS Imaging Leadership Imaging Governance Policy Review Group (monthly) Radiation Protection Committee / Advisory group Demand and Capacity meeting - weekly CDC operational group and activity meetings East Midlands Ultrasound Leads Group (Quarterly) Monthly meeting with finance partner QSI - BIG project to come iRefer CRIS project for text reminders etc POCUS Audit meetings iRealm About us Inspire a shared sense of purpose - encouraging your team to take pride in what they do, improve the care andservices they provide; and enable them to understand how they contribute to the success of the organisation Lead with care - showing colleagues compassion and care by listening - and offering empathy and understanding to help create a supportive workplace Evaluate and use information - be alert to what is happening around you; and evaluate the information you hear, receive or discover to take actions and decisions that improve both patient and staff experience Work with others to connect services - using the opportunity to link up with different colleagues, leaders and partners, building relationships that can help everyone to deliver effective and efficient healthcare and services Engage with your team - respecting every member of staff, valuing their diversity and making sure that every member of your team feels that their contribution is appreciated and valued Develop capability - take opportunities to develop your own skills, take-up training and education that will help you in your role and keep up-to-date with the essential training that applies to you. Influence what happens - by acting as an ambassador for the Trust, sharing good news and good practice with your team, contributing to debates, having a say and leading improvement - all ways of influencing what happens to our services in the future Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 166-DCSC-6893372 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Receive, justify and prioritise ultrasound referrals based on clinical information provided, meeting target and contract agreements within timeframes Develop initiatives to expand or refine the ultrasound service, assessing service user requirements and identifying opportunities for service development Responsible for clinical audit within ultrasound, documenting and disseminating findings with staff to facilitate reflective learning and support a culture of continuous improvement Responsible for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with all applicable national and local standards and guidelines Liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team in all matters relating to patient management and care. Be available to discuss with referrers or patients, questions or concerns and provide professional advice regarding ultrasound when applicable Participate in meetings on or offsite regarding ultrasound departmental issues and to deputise for the Head of Imaging at meetings when require Inform and support the Head of Imaging in the management of clinical incidents and complaints related to ultrasound and ensure lessons learned are shared and implemented within the ultrasound team Maintain a close working relationship with Universities providing sonographer training. Maintain CRH ultrasound department as a centre of excellence providing clinical placements as appropriate for trainee sonographers Provide a consistent high standard of care and attention to patients at all times thus maintaining the quality standards of the Trust. Deputising for the Head of Imaging when appropriate. Dealing with clinical governance, incident reports and complaints. Job description Job responsibilities Receive, justify and prioritise ultrasound referrals based on clinical information provided, meeting target and contract agreements within timeframes Develop initiatives to expand or refine the ultrasound service, assessing service user requirements and identifying opportunities for service development Responsible for clinical audit within ultrasound, documenting and disseminating findings with staff to facilitate reflective learning and support a culture of continuous improvement Responsible for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with all applicable national and local standards and guidelines Liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team in all matters relating to patient management and care. Be available to discuss with referrers or patients, questions or concerns and provide professional advice regarding ultrasound when applicable Participate in meetings on or offsite regarding ultrasound departmental issues and to deputise for the Head of Imaging at meetings when require Inform and support the Head of Imaging in the management of clinical incidents and complaints related to ultrasound and ensure lessons learned are shared and implemented within the ultrasound team Maintain a close working relationship with Universities providing sonographer training. Maintain CRH ultrasound department as a centre of excellence providing clinical placements as appropriate for trainee sonographers Provide a consistent high standard of care and attention to patients at all times thus maintaining the quality standards of the Trust. Deputising for the Head of Imaging when appropriate. Dealing with clinical governance, incident reports and complaints. Person Specification Experience Essential Have the knowledge and experience necessary to lead our Ultrasound Service Desirable At least 5 years relevant, clinical, post qualification experience Person Specification Experience Essential Have the knowledge and experience necessary to lead our Ultrasound Service Desirable At least 5 years relevant, clinical, post qualification experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)