Ultrasound Clinical Trainer
Location: Leicester (regular travel required, expenses covered)
Salary: £48,000 – £52,000 per annum
Job type: Permanent, full-time or part-time
Sponsorship: This employer is able to sponsor applicants who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements.
About the role:
A leading provider of NHS and private healthcare is seeking a dedicated Ultrasound Clinical Trainer to support services across Leicester. This role involves providing training, supervision, and clinical support to Sonographers while ensuring high-quality ultrasound service delivery. Travel expenses will be covered by the employer.
Key responsibilities:
Clinical
* Undertake ultrasound procedures in line with modality-specific clinical guidelines and protocols (aligned with RCR & SOR Standards).
* Conduct examinations based on patient referrals, adhering to organisational policies.
* Provide training and supervision for trainee Sonographers across all areas of scanning and reporting.
* Ensure a safe, effective, caring, and well-led environment responsive to patient and staff requirements.
* Provide second opinions and review reports for second reporting as required.
* Support the Clinical Lead as required.
Operations
* Support the Operational Management Team with queries and provide Sonographer cover when needed.
* Participate in team meetings and ensure effective communication within the service.
* Compile reports as required by management and the Clinical Lead.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information systems.
* Ensure all reports are stored correctly and that scans are reported on the same working day unless a second opinion is required.
Governance
* Investigate and respond to service user complaints and reported incidents.
* Ensure compliance with company Health and Safety policies.
* Follow ultrasound-specific protocols to support service requirements.
* Support the Clinical Lead with protocol reviews, agenda items, and forum actions.
People Management
* Direct and supervise the workload of Sonographers under training and supervision.
* Address and manage conduct and capability issues in line with company policies.
* Support the recruitment, selection, and development of Sonographers.
* Maintain accurate training, professional development, and performance records.
* Promote equal opportunities for staff and ensure adequate development opportunities.
Quality and Audit
* Conduct audit assignments in consultation with the Consultant Radiologist, Clinical Lead, and Head of Service Delivery.
* Ensure that audit results are discussed with Sonographers to promote continued learning and development.
* Provide an effective contribution to the Quality Assurance Framework through internal audit work.
* Ensure compliance with all systems and processes for internal audit.
Requirements:
* CASE-accredited Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Ultrasound (or equivalent).
* Registration with HCPC, SOR, or RCT.
* Experience in clinical audits, compiling results, and presenting outcomes.
* Strong understanding of Data Protection Act, Information Governance, and Caldicott Principles.
* Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) fundamental standards for healthcare.
* Significant clinical experience as a qualified Sonographer, undertaking a wide range of procedures.
* Ability to train, support, and motivate team members.
* Experience in performing and managing ultrasound clinical audits.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary up to £52,000 per annum
* 25 days annual leave, plus up to 5 additional days for length of service.
* Option to carry over up to 5 days of annual leave.
* Health cash plan and access to healthcare services.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Company pension.
* Private medical insurance.
* Referral programme.
* Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
How to apply:
If you are a skilled Sonographer with a passion for training and development, we welcome your application. Submit your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps. vitor@beaumontglobalhealthcare.co.uk
Vitor Rosado
Beaumont Global Healthcare
Unit 1C, Little Hyde Farm, Little Hyde Lane, Ingatestone, Essex,
Ingatestone, UK CM4 0DU
Phone: 07405 284110
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