Job summary
The post holder will be a highly experienced, qualified Sonographer, leading and developing the Ultrasound departments and accountable for the modality's professional actions. They will be accountable for the delivery of a safe, high quality ultrasound service to meet key performance measures against national and local requirements. This includes all current and future US services, delivered cross site, across Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.
They will be responsible for the strategic vision for the ultrasound service and representing the service at a senior level within the Trust and at external forums. They will provide line management and professional leadership for the senior sonographer team through mentorship, teaching, appraisal and the application of human resource policies.
Main duties of the job
They will have a delegated budgetary responsibility for specialist service ensuring a cost effective approach is adopted.
The post holder will provide specialist education and training to other staff. They will provide expert knowledge and leadership within the modality for the development of strategies to improve quality, efficiency and productivity.
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About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Date posted: 27 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £64,337 to £74,415 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 252-6937578-A
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA28DA
Job description Job responsibilities
General responsibilities, Clinical Responsibilities, Managerial responsibilities, Professional responsibilities, Education and development responsibilities.
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
* Masters level or equivalent experience
* Degree in Radiography or equivalent.
* HCPC registration. Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Management degree
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Wide range of US technique / knowledge to expert level
* Human resource management
* Clinical and Information governance experience
* Radiology information systems. PACS high level understanding
Desirable
* Budget management
Experience
Essential
* Service Lead
* Extensive and advanced practice/experience (at band 8a level) in general Ultrasound and at least one other specialist area i.e. vascular, MSK, gynae, small parts.
* Risk / complaints / incident management.
* People and resource management. Project management experience
Desirable
* Teaching / Coaching.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA28DA
Employer's website
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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