Band 8A Site Lead Ultrasound Manager

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS trust in the UK is seeking a highly motivated and HCPC registered sonographer to serve as a Site Lead Ultrasound Manager in a job-share. The candidate will ensure a safe and effective Ultrasound Imaging Service and provide leadership to the ultrasound team. The position offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and flexibility in work patterns.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD support

Flexible working patterns

Additional salary opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered sonographer
• UK experience in a relevant setting
• Experience in management/leadership and ability to work in a job-share
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare

Responsibilities

• Manage and uphold a safe and effective Ultrasound Imaging Service.
• Provide supervision and specialist advice to the ultrasound team.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance including peer review audits.
• Develop and regularly review standardised departmental protocols.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams for effective patient management.

Skills

HCPC registration

UK experience

Management/leadership

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated UK experienced and HCPC registered sonographer to take on the role of a job-share with the existing manager. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about their work and dedicated to achieving excellence. You will be part of a team of diverse professionals that are equally passionate about delivering on excellent patient experience in line with our Trust Objectives. What we offer: An active culture where Managers are well supported and championed. Academic sonographers will also have the opportunity to take an active role in the education and advancement of junior staff. Ongoing support for CPD delivered through a tailored budget to enhance upskilling and professional development. Excellent work/life balance through flexible working patterns HCAS + a recruitment & retention premium (combination equalling circa £10K) Opportunities to supplement salary with ad hoc evening clinics and weekend work. As a band 8A Manager you will be expected to provide a supportive learning environment for trainee sonographers. You will be expected to support participation and leadership of the centrally registered audit and continuous improvement programmes. The Trust ultrasound department is based at Queens Hospital, King Georges Hospital, and satellite CDCs in Hornchurch and Barking.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will act as a Site Lead Ultrasound Manager in a job share with the existing Site Lead Manager and will be responsible for managing and upholding a safe and effective Ultrasound Imaging Service. The post holder will mainly undertake managerial duties but on occasions may be required to take on a clinical role.
• They will provide regular feedback and work with the other Site modality Lead Ultrasound Managers on compliance with key performance indicators for this service and will provide supervision and specialist advice and expertise to the ultrasound team of Sonographers, Students, and support workers, in addition to the wider multi disciplinary team.
• They will ensure all aspects of clinical governance are delivered and monitored including being responsible for leading regular peer review audits and action plans, this will involve liaising with the Practice Educator Lead Sonographer, Site Modality Lead Sonographers and Clinical Lead Sonographers to ensure effective plans are in place for any learning needs identified, such as inductions and clinical competencies of new staff. There will also be management oversight of the rota to ensure we are meeting the demands of the DMOl incorporating 2 week waits and urgent patients. They will also actively develop the service in conjunction with national and local NHS guidelines and directives and ensure that staff promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
• They will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with those involved to ensure the appropriate imaging, reporting and management of the patient is provided when and where necessary. They will undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice adhering to national and local ultrasound guidelines and maintain a high professional and technical standard ensuring that all staff working in their area maintains similar standards.
• They will assist in maintaining integration of the ultrasound scanning service and be responsible for developing, and regularly reviewing, standardised departmental protocols and participate in research programmes. They will attend and represent the Ultrasound Imaging service at the group imaging meetings across Northeast London (NEL) contributing to the strategic development of the services across the Imaging Network.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered sonographer
• UK experience in a relevant setting
• Experience in management/leadership and ability to work in a job-share
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults

Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust. We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff. Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust's Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures. All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts. To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements. All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder. Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees. Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID. In line with UKVI guidelines BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions. We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process. Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application. If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes ("vaping") may be used outside hospital buildings. We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.

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