Job summary
We are seeking a Principal Lead Sonographer to support our busy team., and manage all aspects of the ultrasound service provided at North Manchester General to include obstetrics, gynaecology, and general medical ultrasound services.
It will be an exciting opportunity to help shape the structure of the department, along with each individual's areas of responsibility. The post will be primarily based at North Manchester General Hospital although ability to travel to cover between MFT sites for meetings and cover will be expected. We now want to give you the opportunity to take your career to new heights. You will be pivotal in forming an aspirational vision taking the Ultrasound Service to the next level and leading a team.
Main duties of the job
We have a wide range of modern state of the art equipment which is updated under a rolling replacement programme. In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme, we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Obs & Gynae. Gen Med and Paediatrics
- Previously worked in NHS maternity services - FASP standards
Desirable
- Up to date CPD in obs and gynae, gen med and paediatrics
Decision making skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve and interpret scan images
- Ability to assess situations and take appropriate action
- Ability to make decisions and carry them out regarding diagnosis
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R)
- Registration as a radiographer or midwife with HCPC or NMC with evidence of CPDD
- Min. PG Cert in Ob and Gynae US
Desirable
- Special interest group (1 - little, 2 - some, 3 - lots)
- Management Qualification
- Teaching Qualification i.e. PGCE or equivalent
- Evidence of further relevant course attended
- Evidence of completion of e_LFH as per PHE
Experience
Essential
- Min. 5 years experience as an advanced radiographic practitioner in relevant discipline
- Extensive independent clinical practice in specialty equivalent to Masters ability
- Extensive experience as a Senior Radiographer
- Experience of leading an area and supervising juniors
- Effective advocate for patients
- Ability to work under pressure
- Comprehend and work with the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, H&S to meet the differing needs of patients
- Participate in appraisal process
- Ability to use own initiative
- Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and navigate a mouse
- Be able to operate VDU equipment both in image acquisition and data management
- To be able to operate and move a full range of speciality specific equipment
- Active listening skills
- Ability to question clearly and concisely
- Ability to use both spoken and written English to a high level
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
- Be able to work and commute between sites
- Team Management Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to give effective feedack to and liaise with a wide range of indifduals
- Ability to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the principles of Radiography/Sonography
Desirable
- Postgrad experience of working under pressure in obs and gynae scanning environment in the NHS (FASP/PHE)
- Experience of working with trainees
- Evidence of multi-modality knowledge
- Understand recent develpment in the NHS
- Extensive experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and qualified Radiographers and trainee Radiographers
- Previous experience in managing a service
personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to plan own time and that of others
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to demonstrate planning, time management, organisational skills and the ability to complete a task
- Ability to work within a defined role
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Good housekeeping skills
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding in pressured or difficult situations with service users or staff
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hive and Sectra PACS
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Able to comply with the Trust's moving and handling guidelines subject to reasonable adjustment under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Dexterity, co-ordination, and sensory skills with excellent hand-eye co-ordination for accurate patient and probe positioning
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Obs & Gynae. Gen Med and Paediatrics
- Previously worked in NHS maternity services - FASP standards
Desirable
- Up to date CPD in obs and gynae, gen med and paediatrics
Decision making skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve and interpret scan images
- Ability to assess situations and take appropriate action
- Ability to make decisions and carry them out regarding diagnosis
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R)
- Registration as a radiographer or midwife with HCPC or NMC with evidence of CPDD
- Min. PG Cert in Ob and Gynae US
Desirable
- Special interest group (1 - little, 2 - some, 3 - lots)
- Management Qualification
- Teaching Qualification i.e. PGCE or equivalent
- Evidence of further relevant course attended
- Evidence of completion of e_LFH as per PHE
Experience
Essential
- Min. 5 years experience as an advanced radiographic practitioner in relevant discipline
- Extensive independent clinical practice in specialty equivalent to Masters ability
- Extensive experience as a Senior Radiographer
- Experience of leading an area and supervising juniors
- Effective advocate for patients
- Ability to work under pressure
- Comprehend and work with the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, H&S to meet the differing needs of patients
- Participate in appraisal process
- Ability to use own initiative
- Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and navigate a mouse
- Be able to operate VDU equipment both in image acquisition and data management
- To be able to operate and move a full range of speciality specific equipment
- Active listening skills
- Ability to question clearly and concisely
- Ability to use both spoken and written English to a high level
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
- Be able to work and commute between sites
- Team Management Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to give effective feedack to and liaise with a wide range of indifduals
- Ability to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the principles of Radiography/Sonography
Desirable
- Postgrad experience of working under pressure in obs and gynae scanning environment in the NHS (FASP/PHE)
- Experience of working with trainees
- Evidence of multi-modality knowledge
- Understand recent develpment in the NHS
- Extensive experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and qualified Radiographers and trainee Radiographers
- Previous experience in managing a service
personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to plan own time and that of others
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to demonstrate planning, time management, organisational skills and the ability to complete a task
- Ability to work within a defined role
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Good housekeeping skills
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding in pressured or difficult situations with service users or staff
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hive and Sectra PACS
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Able to comply with the Trust's moving and handling guidelines subject to reasonable adjustment under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Dexterity, co-ordination, and sensory skills with excellent hand-eye co-ordination for accurate patient and probe positioning
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
