Clinical Manager - General Ultrasound

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Clinical Manager - General Ultrasound, supporting a high-quality, patient-focused service across multiple hospitals. You will lead an established team, drive service improvements, and engage with various clinical specialties. The position offers professional development opportunities and a chance to impact community health outcomes.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing change in a clinical setting.
• Eager to develop skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership qualities to drive service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Ultrasound services and lead the Imaging team.
• Work closely with administrative and clinical staff.
• Participate in operational leadership and service transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Service Improvement

Education

Experience as a Sonographer

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Manager - General Ultrasound. The role is primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital, with services at Ilkeston Community Hospital, Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Ripley Community Hospital, and St Oswald's, Long Eaton.

The successful candidate will support our General Ultrasound services and work closely with other clinical managers across our Ultrasound service and other modalities, as well as administrative colleagues.

A proven track record of managing change and the ability to effectively engage with and develop our dedicated Imaging Team are essential.

This is an opportunity to join UHDB and lead our established and dynamic team in developing our growing Community Diagnostic Services, providing a high-quality, patient-focused Ultrasound service that supports various clinical specialties.

If you have the skills, enthusiasm, and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Sonographer with excellent leadership qualities, innovation, and a history of driving service improvements within a busy General Ultrasound Department.

You should be eager to further your skills in a fast-paced environment while supporting service transformation and delivery.

You will join the Clinical Managers team within UHDB Imaging and participate in operational leadership, working closely with Senior Management, Clinical, and administrative teams to ensure a high-quality, responsive service across UHDB.

Closing date of applications: 23 June 2025

Interview date: 07 July 2025

As a trusted organization at the heart of our communities, we recognize our role in supporting the public, patients, staff, and partners to achieve the best health outcomes by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence guide our work and are embedded in all aspects of our culture.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration and beyond
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily
• 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England – approximately 2,077 per week
• Average of 1,115 patients seen in A&E daily across our network – 3rd largest in the country
• Average of 195 emergency admissions daily
• Nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations last year in 57 theatres
• One of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
• Over 140 elective procedures performed daily
• Research-active University Hospital with a diverse portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Donna Leary
Job title: Interim Deputy General Manager, Imaging
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]