Senior Ultrasound Specialist & Clinical Lead

Royal Free London Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced ultrasound radiologist to lead advanced reporting across gynecology, abdominal, small parts and MSK. You will work with sonographers and radiologists to improve patient outcomes, maintain high standards of care, and lead a small team in band 6–7 levels.

This permanent, full-time (with flexible working options) role attracts NHS Agenda for Change pay band 8a (£63,665–£70,887) and requires HCPC registration, CPD, and strong

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent
• PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent
• HCPC membership or equivalent
• Significant band 7 level experience
• Experience with clinical leads to develop services
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience across major ultrasound areas (gynecology, abdominal, small parts, MSK)
• Ability to lead and work in a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students
• Audit and presenting audit findings
• Patient safety focus
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of ethical issues in ultrasound practice
• Understanding guidance for medical ultrasound
• Coping with work pressure and time management
• Ability to make prompt decisions
• Autonomy and teamwork
• Verbal and written communication
• PACS/RIS and Viewpoint proficiency
• Record keeping accuracy
• Statistics analysis
• Knowledge of national/local ultrasound policies
• Delivery against performance targets
• Clinical governance
• Flexibility in work
• Assertiveness and negotiation
• Reliability in health records

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide excellent experience for patients
• Independently undertake ultrasound examinations with high specialist knowledge
• Manage and develop the specialist service with optimum resources
• Provide professional leadership and training for band 7 & 6 team members
• Develop and improve professional expertise via CPD
• Ensure a safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with CQC and UKAS standards and reporting guidance

Skills

Clinical leadership

CPD

Communication skills

Teamwork

Teaching/Mentoring

Audit experience

Decision making

Time management

Autonomy

Education

DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent

PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent

HCPC or relevant professional registration

Tools

PACS/RIS/Viewpoint systems

Job description

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced ultrasound radiologist to lead advanced reporting across gynecology, abdominal, small parts and MSK. You will work with sonographers and radiologists to improve patient outcomes, maintain high standards of care, and lead a small team in band 6–7 levels.

This permanent, full-time (with flexible working options) role attracts NHS Agenda for Change pay band 8a (£63,665–£70,887) and requires HCPC registration, CPD, and strong