Obstetric Ultrasound Clinical Lead

2 months ago

Oldham, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Come and join our friendly team within Ultrasound. If you are looking to develop and progress, and have the drive to lead a team of Sonographers to do the same, this is the place for you We are looking for a highly focused and passionate individual with the ambition to lead change and innovation. As Clinical Lead you should:

Strive to provide an efficient and high quality ultrasound imaging service, whilst dealing with patients in a caring professional manner. Ensure there is adequate service provision in place at all times. Plan the Ultrasound service to meet the demands of the Trust.

At the NCA, we offer services in general medical, gynaecology, obstetrics, vascular, MSK, head & neck and paediatric ultrasound. We actively encourage participation in departmental improvement and in training and CPD.

A recent structure change within Ultrasound has enabled us to establish different roles which have created opportunities for staff and have assisted in better management of the service; a Consultant Sonographer being one of these. There are more opportunities to come, and our ties within Greater Manchester and with higher education institutions provide many possibilities.

As the Obstetric Ultrasound Clinical Lead you would be responsible for Obstetric services across all sites of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) NHS Foundation Trust, however the larger responsibility would be across Oldham and Rochdale.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Ultrasound Service Manager and Directorate Managers, you are responsible for leading both clinically as well as managerially the ultrasound service to help deliver a high-quality patient focused service. Lead on Quality Improvement projects and programmes by working collaboratively with appropriate teams to deliver excellent patient care. With the management team, ensure key performance targets are delivered. To continuously review ultrasound services through the lens of improving performance to reach a sustainable or improved profitable state, whilst continuing to deliver truly effective patient-centred care. To provide operational leadership to the ultrasound department to ensure effective and timely delivery of performance indicators and drive operational excellence, supporting the delivery of a High-Performance Management System. Responsible for the efficient and effective use of resources including development of robust recovery planning where deviation occurs. To develop shared objectives promoting a culture of collaborative working and empowering staff to achieve both performance and transformational change. To demonstrate excellent people management skills to inspire and motivate, both direct reports and wider colleagues and enable the delivery and improvement of services. To adhere to the CO/NCA policies, processes and ways of working to contribute to the achievement of the NCA strategies.

About us

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

In line with the Trusts 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 back ground 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.

Person Specification

Registration and qualifications

Essential

Post Graduate Masters/Diploma/Certificate In Medical Ultrasound or other BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Midwifery or equivalent qualification Valid HCPC registration or equivalent

Desirable

MSc in Imaging/ Ultrasound or equivalent Society of Radiographers (SOR) or equivalent registration

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Evidence of previous supervisory/ management experience Evidence of multi-modality knowledge Significant post PG qualification experience

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