Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic sonographer who is keen on working in a new environment and willing to develop a sonography service that can truly meet the needs of the community. We are aiming for a 70-30 split of management and clinical for this role.
In this role you will be working at the Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre, located at Wood Green Shopping City, right in the heart of vibrant Wood Green, a few minutes from the tube station and excellent transport links.
If you are a sonographer looking for the next step in your career, this is a great opportunity to show off, and further develop your leadership skills in a truly pioneering project.
At this site, due to the clinical model we propose, we will not perform obstetrics scans but predominantly general medical, gynaecological, head and neck and MSK scans.
The role offers a recruitment and retention premia.
For more information about the role and pay, please refer to the attached job description.
Main duties of the job
- To lead and develop the general ultrasound service providing highly specialised professional advice to all grades of staff within the team, ensuring that staff are supported and operating a safe and efficient service.
- To line manage and provide professional leadership of the ultrasound team; providing a high quality, patient focussed ultrasound service.
- Working closely with the Imaging Services Manager, Lead Consultant Radiologist and other staff within the Trust, ensuring that service delivery is planned, organised and implemented effectively.
- Provide specialist, professional advice pertaining to the ultrasound service.
- The maintenance of a high standard of patient care and medical ethics is essential.
- Responsible for the training and supervision of all staff within the ultrasound unit.
- Supports innovations to develop the ultrasound service.
- To work as an independent practitioner by performing ultrasound scans to a high diagnostic standard, providing a report and communicating the results to the appropriate clinician.
- To communicate potentially distressing diagnoses direct to the patients, and to refer these patients appropriately.
- To actively assist in the department audit and be responsible for research and clinical governance programmes.
- Ensure personal development and improve professional expertise via continuous professional learning.
About us
At the CDC, we aim to promote work-life balance and embrace an equal, diverse and inclusive culture where all opinions, suggestions and ideas are listened to equally.
We want to develop a team that has the ability to work dynamically and challenge traditional operational models but still provide a safe and effective service to our population.
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Leadership
- To be responsible for the professional leadership and management of all sonographers within the modality.
- To ensure that the service delivery is patient focused and of the highest quality.
- To ensure optimum efficiency and effective management of the sonographers within Imaging.
- To assist in the formation of new policies, procedures and initiatives to improve current service delivery across all sites and aid in development of new services.
- To encourage multidisciplinary team working ensuring effective channels of communication are open to all team members.
- Use specialised knowledge to advise others on the effective delivery of service.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Regularly undertake clinical work within Imaging
- To ensure that examinations are carried out to the agreed standard of the Directorate.
- To prioritise workload and facilitate booking of examinations considering the clinical indications for the request.
- To provide clinical support /supervision to all staff working within the Directorate.
- To always work in an efficient and effective manner.
- To always behave in a professional manner.
- To work flexibly based on requirements of service and in conjunction with other Modality Leads.
- To work in conjunction with, and support, the Modality Leads in the formation of new policies, procedures, and initiatives to improve current service delivery across all sites and aid in the development of new services.
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and always remain focussed.
- To carry out duties which may be considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
- Competent to safely perform activities that routinely demand complex analysis, utilise prior knowledge and extensive practical experience.
- To support the effective training programmes in Imaging and facilitate training throughout the department.
- To integrate research evidence into clinical practice.
- To assist Clinical Leads in the formation of new policies, procedures and initiatives to improve service delivery across all sites and aid in the development of new services.
Management Responsibilities
- Deputise for the Clinical Services Manager in their absence.
- Partake in the effective management and deployment of staff
- To assist with all aspects of the day-to-day operational management of the Imaging Department.
- To ensure that processes and booking systems are effective and responsive to the needs of the patient, the department and the Trust.
- To ensure staff within the area are managed on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the service requirements of the CDC.
- To ensure that protocols are kept up to date and that staff are aware of changes or developments.
- To be actively involved in the audit and quality assurance programme.
- To ensure there is an appropriate QA programme in place within the unit and monitor the quality of the images obtained.
- To liaise with manufacturers to co-ordinate routine maintenance and fault reporting.
- To participate and, where necessary, take the lead in developing business cases for capital bids and lead in the procurement and installation of such equipment.
- To assist in investigating complaints in line with Trust policy as required.
- To participate in development and implementation of the Directorate objectives together with the departmental management team.
- To produce and evaluate activity for the department on a regular basis.
- Provide advice pertaining to the modality and keep service manager appraised on matters relating to the unit.
- Effectively work/rotate across all sites in collaboration with other modality leads and Operational Leads.
Finance
- To be responsible for the agreed financial budgets in conjunction with the Clinical Services Manager and Modality Leads.
- To contribute to the effective management of HealthRoster (e-rostering system).
- To be responsible for approving procurement requests and invoices etc.
- To be responsible for the monitoring of all supplies/consumables and ensuring adequate stocks to meet service demands.
Human Resources
- To provide HR Line management to the US Imaging Assistants and Sonographers
- To maintain accurate records of staff annual leave and sickness.
- To manage and participate in the recruitment and retention of staff.
- To be involved in the department appraisal system and undertake appraisals.
- To be involved in and undertake disciplinary, harassment and grievance procedures where appropriate. Training & Development
- To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
- To expand and update your own technical and professional skills.
- To assist in the clinical instruction and assessment of student sonographers when required
- To participate in, and fully contribute to, departmental and professional activities.
- To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust and Department policies including Manual Handling, Infection Control and Trust Statutory Study Day.
- To undertake continuous professional development in line with Society of Radiographers, BMUS and Health Professions Council guidelines.
- To participate and lead in research projects ensuring funding and resources are available to ensure a smooth process.
Communication
- To liaise and communicate effectively with other staff both within and external to the CDC regarding patient care and ensure that effective communication is implemented and maintained.
- To keep accurate records of patient examinations in line with departmental procedures and protocols.
- To be familiar with the departmental IT systems and to ensure all examinations have been entered onto the system and the capture of relevant demographics to provide consistent and qualitative information for business purposes.
Pay
A retention premia of £2K per year will be paid to all sonographers.
A reporting allowance will be paid to all sonographers based on skill set as described below:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Leadership
- To be responsible for the professional leadership and management of all sonographers within the modality.
- To ensure that the service delivery is patient focused and of the highest quality.
- To ensure optimum efficiency and effective management of the sonographers within Imaging.
- To assist in the formation of new policies, procedures and initiatives to improve current service delivery across all sites and aid in development of new services.
- To encourage multidisciplinary team working ensuring effective channels of communication are open to all team members.
- Use specialised knowledge to advise others on the effective delivery of service.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Regularly undertake clinical work within Imaging
- To ensure that examinations are carried out to the agreed standard of the Directorate.
- To prioritise workload and facilitate booking of examinations considering the clinical indications for the request.
- To provide clinical support /supervision to all staff working within the Directorate.
- To always work in an efficient and effective manner.
- To always behave in a professional manner.
- To work flexibly based on requirements of service and in conjunction with other Modality Leads.
- To work in conjunction with, and support, the Modality Leads in the formation of new policies, procedures, and initiatives to improve current service delivery across all sites and aid in the development of new services.
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and always remain focussed.
- To carry out duties which may be considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
- Competent to safely perform activities that routinely demand complex analysis, utilise prior knowledge and extensive practical experience.
- To support the effective training programmes in Imaging and facilitate training throughout the department.
- To integrate research evidence into clinical practice.
- To assist Clinical Leads in the formation of new policies, procedures and initiatives to improve service delivery across all sites and aid in the development of new services.
Management Responsibilities
- Deputise for the Clinical Services Manager in their absence.
- Partake in the effective management and deployment of staff
- To assist with all aspects of the day-to-day operational management of the Imaging Department.
- To ensure that processes and booking systems are effective and responsive to the needs of the patient, the department and the Trust.
- To ensure staff within the area are managed on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the service requirements of the CDC.
- To ensure that protocols are kept up to date and that staff are aware of changes or developments.
- To be actively involved in the audit and quality assurance programme.
- To ensure there is an appropriate QA programme in place within the unit and monitor the quality of the images obtained.
- To liaise with manufacturers to co-ordinate routine maintenance and fault reporting.
- To participate and, where necessary, take the lead in developing business cases for capital bids and lead in the procurement and installation of such equipment.
- To assist in investigating complaints in line with Trust policy as required.
- To participate in development and implementation of the Directorate objectives together with the departmental management team.
- To produce and evaluate activity for the department on a regular basis.
- Provide advice pertaining to the modality and keep service manager appraised on matters relating to the unit.
- Effectively work/rotate across all sites in collaboration with other modality leads and Operational Leads.
Finance
- To be responsible for the agreed financial budgets in conjunction with the Clinical Services Manager and Modality Leads.
- To contribute to the effective management of HealthRoster (e-rostering system).
- To be responsible for approving procurement requests and invoices etc.
- To be responsible for the monitoring of all supplies/consumables and ensuring adequate stocks to meet service demands.
Human Resources
- To provide HR Line management to the US Imaging Assistants and Sonographers
- To maintain accurate records of staff annual leave and sickness.
- To manage and participate in the recruitment and retention of staff.
- To be involved in the department appraisal system and undertake appraisals.
- To be involved in and undertake disciplinary, harassment and grievance procedures where appropriate. Training & Development
- To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
- To expand and update your own technical and professional skills.
- To assist in the clinical instruction and assessment of student sonographers when required
- To participate in, and fully contribute to, departmental and professional activities.
- To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust and Department policies including Manual Handling, Infection Control and Trust Statutory Study Day.
- To undertake continuous professional development in line with Society of Radiographers, BMUS and Health Professions Council guidelines.
- To participate and lead in research projects ensuring funding and resources are available to ensure a smooth process.
Communication
- To liaise and communicate effectively with other staff both within and external to the CDC regarding patient care and ensure that effective communication is implemented and maintained.
- To keep accurate records of patient examinations in line with departmental procedures and protocols.
- To be familiar with the departmental IT systems and to ensure all examinations have been entered onto the system and the capture of relevant demographics to provide consistent and qualitative information for business purposes.
Pay
A retention premia of £2K per year will be paid to all sonographers.
A reporting allowance will be paid to all sonographers based on skill set as described below:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Can perform general medical, gynaecological, head and neck and MSK US examinations
- Registered with a governing body e.g HCPC, RCT or equivalent
Desirable
- Further Education/evidence of CPD in area of speciality including Study days/courses/Postgraduate qualification
- DCR or degree in Radiography
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a professional telephone manner
- Ability to exercise own initiative and judgement
- Develop, and deliver presentations
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own activities accordingly
- Proactive and dynamic management style
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with Medway/Careflow
- Knowledge of working with Sectra RIS/PACS
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate expertise within speciality/area of practice that demonstrates required breadth of knowledge to lead safely, effectively and efficiently
- Experience of conducting formal or informal training
- First line management experience
- Experience in research work
- NHS experience is essential
Desirable
- At least 5 years ultrasound experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Can perform general medical, gynaecological, head and neck and MSK US examinations
- Registered with a governing body e.g HCPC, RCT or equivalent
Desirable
- Further Education/evidence of CPD in area of speciality including Study days/courses/Postgraduate qualification
- DCR or degree in Radiography
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a professional telephone manner
- Ability to exercise own initiative and judgement
- Develop, and deliver presentations
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own activities accordingly
- Proactive and dynamic management style
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with Medway/Careflow
- Knowledge of working with Sectra RIS/PACS
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate expertise within speciality/area of practice that demonstrates required breadth of knowledge to lead safely, effectively and efficiently
- Experience of conducting formal or informal training
- First line management experience
- Experience in research work
- NHS experience is essential
Desirable
- At least 5 years ultrasound experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
