Clinical Lead Ultrasound - Warwick, United Kingdom - South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Lead Sonographer in Obstetric Ultrasound - Band 8a

Full or Part Time available.

The Obstetric Ultrasound department of Warwick Hospital is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Sonographer for the post of lead sonographer in this busy district general hospital. The department is currently performing approximately 20,000 Obstetric scans per year, covering the immediate area of South Warwickshire and also neighbouring and surrounding areas of Solihull and Redditch.

You will have responsibility for the day to day running of the Obstetric Ultrasound and EPGAU service, managing a team of obstetric sonographers to ensure that all scans are performed within the agreed timescales for screening, maintaining patient flow and ensuring excellent patient experience.

You will lead in the development of robust governance, writing and updating policies and procedures as necessary to maintain continuous service improvement. You will liaise closely with midwives and principal stakeholders, attending interdepartmental meetings and also represent the department at regional meetings.

As the trust is committed to teaching you will also have responsibility for overseeing the teaching of trainees in the department.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the management and day-to day running of a designated specialised clinical service pertaining to the Trust.

To be responsible for the management and development of the specialist service area ensuring optimum use of staffing and equipment resources within the modality.

To be responsible for the professional leadership of the sonography team providing a high quality patient focused service.

To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.

To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.

To ensure a safe working environment and maintenance of the ultrasound equipment within the area.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job responsibilities

To ensure the provision of a high quality service and maintain a safe environment.

Manage and supervise staff and students.

Commitment to Trust and Divisional objectives.

To provide professional leadership within specified field of practice.

Communicate effectively across the department.

Professional Leadership

To be responsible for the professional leadership and management of all sonographers, nursing and support staff 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 the unit.

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. Within Radiology and maternity Services.

Critically evaluates evidence to define the scope and standards of clinical practice.

Uses specialised knowledge to advise others on the effective delivery of service.

To support a culture of which individuals feel able to report incidents and that learning happens from complaints and incidents.

Clinical Responsibilities

Regularly undertake clinical work within specific modalities.

To ensure that examinations are carried out to the agreed standard for the Division.

To have an in-depth knowledge of modality specific procedures.

To provide clinical support /supervision to all staff working within the imaging department.

To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.

To behave in a professional manner at all times.

Prioritise workload and facilitate booking of examinations taking into account clinical indications for the request.

To work flexibly based on requirements of service.

Maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and remain focussed at all times.

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.

Communication

To liaise and communicate effectively with other staff both within and external to the Directorate 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 and have an in depth knowledge of the IT systems used within the department and to ensure all examinations are entered onto the system.

Management Responsibilities

To ensure that departmental 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 department.

To help expand the professional knowledge and skills of staff within the team.

To ensure that protocols are kept up to date and that staff are aware of changes or developments.

To be lead on the audit and quality assurance programme for Obstetrics.

To ensure there is an appropriate QA programme in place within the unit and monitor the quality of the images obtained.

To assist 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 Trust, Divisional and Departmental 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.

To liaise with manufacturers in order to co-ordinate routine maintenance and fault reporting.

Finance/Performance

To identify and contribute to the delivery of the cost improvement schemes within Diagnostics.

To be responsible for monitoring the agreed financial budgets in conjunction with the Clinical Services Manager and Modality Leads.

To complete the positive returns on a monthly basis.

To control the ordering and receipt of non-stock items and stock items ensuring the department is adequately equipped at all times.

To ensure there is a focus across the department in delivery of key performance targets, , waiting times, turnaround times.

Human Resources

To be responsible for the allocation of staff across the modalities ensuring optimal use of staffing resources and review work force as required.

To maintain records of staff annual leave and sickness.

To be involved with recruitment and retention of staff.

To undertake and ensure there is a process in place whereby staff within the department have 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 be involved in the training of consultants and Specialist Registrars.

To assist in the clinical instruction and assessment of student sonographers and support staff.

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 College of Radiographers and Health Professions Council guidelines.

Research

To participate and lead in departmental research projects ensuring that funding and resources are available to ensure a smooth process.

Other Duties

To be aware of and adhere to Trust, Divisional and Department policies.

To maintain professional registration with HCPC or similar professional body.

To be responsible for reporting and actioning clinical and non-clinical incidents within the Department.

To reduce risk and be responsible for risk assessments within the modality.

To be responsible for clinical governance issues in relation to patient care.

To liaise with clerical staff in the vetting, booking and handling of queries and to carry out some related clerical duties as appropriate.

To participate in extended working hours including weekend and evening duties when required.

Qualifications

Essential

Experience

Essential

Skills

Essential

Desirable

Other

Essential