At Barts Health NHS Trust, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to our patients and we are looking for passionate and highly motivated Sonographers to join our growing ultrasound teams across each of our hospitals. Are you looking to pursue a fulfilling and rewarding career within a supportive, innovative, and multi-disciplinary team where you feel valued?
If so, then join us for an opportunity to make a real difference to the population of North-East London and beyond.
Main duties of the job
The job holder will act as operational obstetric modality Lead Sonographer for Newham University Hospital ultrasound department and be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the ultrasound service. The post holder will provide clinical support and mentoring to the diagnostic imaging team of Sonographers, Students, Imaging Assistants, and Administrative and Clerical staff and actively develop the service in conjunction with NHS guidelines and directives.
The Obstetric modality Lead Sonographer will undertake both clinical (50%) and managerial (50%) duties and, when appropriate, deputise for the ultrasound modality Manager. They will assist in the co-ordination, management, and allocation of staff and resources within Diagnostic Imaging as appropriate. They will operate effectively within the team of modality superintendents. They will attend meetings as requested by the Imaging General Manager, which may include attendance at such meetings in the absence of the Ultrasound Manager. They will ensure staff promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals together with outside agencies regarding patient care and progress.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Substantial experience in ultrasound imaging post qualification.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Experience of post-graduate teaching.
Desirable
* Undertaking appraisal practices.
* Training in vascular ultrasound.
* Attendance of a clinical supervisor course.
* Managing a budget.
* Writing business cases and policies.
* Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service.
* Experience in undertaking recruitment drives.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* An up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics/professional issues.
* Knowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery.
* A good understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
Qualifications
Essential
* Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
Desirable
* To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.
* MSc in Medical Ultrasound.
* Current and up-to-date state registration through HCPC.
* Managerial qualification.
Other
Essential
* Communication.
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Newham University Hospital
London
E13 8SL
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