Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

2 months ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of an advanced practice area at a level above that expected of a Band 7 sonographer, ensuring effective patient treatment and diagnosis. The post holder will ensure operational standards are met to ensure effective and progressive service delivery.

Main Duties
  • To line manage the service in the absence of the Superintendent Sonographer, IDAs, and support staff, including aspects of recruitment, appraisal, CPD, and performance management.
  • To organize and prioritize workload in the Imaging Department, taking into account service demands. To lead, supervise, support, and ensure appropriate training for all relevant staff.
  • To assist in the identification, design, planning, and procurement of new equipment, ensuring positive liaison between all stakeholders during the installation process.
  • To assist in workforce review in relation to variances in service demand, to ensure that the correct skill mix is utilized to the benefit of patient care.
  • To contribute to the maintenance and monitoring of imaging standards in conjunction with the Imaging Quality Manager and Superintendent Sonographer.
  • To assist in the development of protocols and procedures, in relation to IR(ME)R 2017 requirements, which govern the Imaging Department, Trust, and external referrers.
  • To be responsible for the monitoring and control of stock and non-stock items, and ensure adherence to the Trust's standing orders and other standing financial instructions.
About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is recognized as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognize that we need incredible staff to do this.

We are committed to creating the best place for our staff to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment to offering flexible working where possible. We also offer a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support our staff's personal and career development objectives.

We are committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination, and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions, and thrives in their work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • General science-based education to O and A level with a minimum of 1 science-based A level or equivalent.
  • (R) or BSc Radiography. DMU or Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound. Relevant highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate study, Master's degree, and/or relevant experience.

Experience

  • Highly specialized ultrasound experience at an advanced level, such as interventional procedures or skills at a level above what is expected of a Band 7 sonographer. Experience of managing a staff group at a senior level. Evidence of role extension. Evidence of lead on audit or research.


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