Band 8a Clinical Specialist Sonographer

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced ultrasound post to provide comprehensive reporting across procedures. The post offers professional autonomy, leadership responsibilities for band 6/7 staff, and a role in developing the ultrasound service in line with best practice and national standards.

The successful candidate will lead ultrasound practice, supervise a team, and contribute to professional development within a dynamic trust environment.

Qualifications

• Independently undertake ultrasound examinations with high-level specialist knowledge and adhere to local, regional and national guidance.
• Lead and develop professional practice within ultrasound in a defined field.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standard of patient care and provide excellent patient experience.
• Independently perform ultrasound exams using specialist knowledge and guidance.
• Manage and develop the specialist service to optimise resources.
• Provide professional leadership and training to the team (band 7 & 6 level).
• Develop professional expertise via CPD and continuous improvement.
• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with standards.

Skills

Ultrasound reporting

Clinical leadership

Autonomous practice

Continuous professional development

Job description

The post holder will perform and issue ultrasound reports on a range of ultrasound procedures providing advanced clinical skills and opinion and diagnosis for patient centred care.

They will exercise the highest degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process and are required to liaise with both sonographers and Radiologists to improve overall patient outcomes.

The post holder will liaise with a variety of staff throughout the trust, define scope of practice of others and continuously develop clinical practice within a defined field.

They will support the lead Sonographer, operational manager and clinical leads in developing the ultrasound service in line with best practice and national standards.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide excellent experience for patients
• To independently undertake ultrasound examinations using a high level of specialist knowledge in line with local, regional and national guidance
• To be responsible for the management and development of the specialist service ensuring optimum resources
• To be responsible for the professional leadership and training of the team (band 7 & 6 level)
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
• To ensure a safe working environment
• To ensure compliance with CQC and UKAS standards and specialist reporting guidance

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sally Turner Job title: CDC Lead sonographer Email address: [e-mail]

Contact Number 07890707823