Ultrasound Modality Lead - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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JOB PURPOSE

The post-holder is responsible for:


The overall day to day operation of the Ultrasound service providing a managerial and professional clinical lead in the Radiology Department.

Working with other modality leads to deliver effective management of staff and facilities, and innovative use of available resources.


Actively contributing to the delivery of an efficient, effective and safe service implementing and maintaining policy and service development including the procurement of equipment needed to run the service.

Providing expert practical assistance and technical advice to staff and performing clinical duties if required.

Communicating highly complex information relating to the radiology service to stakeholders both internal and external to the Trust


Contribute to and actively pursue delivery of the objectives of the Radiology directorate, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of services within available resources.


Work in conjunction with the Professional Lead for Imaging and General Manager, along with divisional management to plan and implement an acceptable and appropriate Radiology service in all locations.

Responsibility for monitoring and ensuring that any locally agreed service level agreement (SLA) targets are met.


Provide specialist knowledge for pre-purchase appraisal and selection of equipment for the service both at the centre and associated peripheral sites (total value of equipment in the region of £12 million) including contributing to equipment specifications, evaluating tender documents and national framework information.

Responsible for managing and monitoring the maintenance of this equipment.

Responsible for ongoing analysis of the Diagnostic Imaging Service


Work in conjunction with the General Manager organising, providing and developing an appropriate Ultrasound service in line with national targets, whilst being sensitive to staff expectations and financial constraints.

Responsible for managing and monitoring annual leave, time in lieu and sickness absence.

Responsible for completion of Healthroster, F200's and issues related to staff payment within the pay budget allocation.


Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.

We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

Please see attached job description document outlining overview of main responsibilities for this role.

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