Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sonographer who can provide professional clinical and operational leadership for the Ultrasound service at Countess of Chester Hospital to join our friendly hard working ultrasound team. The department undertakes seven day working and the successful candidate would be expected to undertake evening and weekend duties where required. Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC/NMC/ equivalent registration. Main duties of the job
This post will involve managing and leading the Ultrasound service: Providing professional clinical and operational leadership Being responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the Ultrasound service at Countess of Chester and Ellesmere Port Hospitals, and GP community satellite units and all its team members Performing a lead role in the implementation of service development and the provision of a high quality ultrasound service, developing and commissioning service provision whilst monitoring performance against agreed targets Remaining clinically active by participating in the ultrasound staff duty rota, scanning and independently reporting own workload of patients, providing written reports to the referring clinician. As a Trust we are committed to delivering the highest possible standard of care for our patients, and we are proud to be recognised for delivering high quality patient care, being nationally accredited at the highest levels in many areas, in particular those relating to clinical outcomes and patient safety. About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50 (standard) or £55.50 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment. Person Specification
Qualification
DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration or BSc Medical Ultrasound/Clinical Technology with RCT registration Post Graduate Qualification in Ultrasound or equivalent to master level Leadership/management training Knowledge and Experience
Possess high level, specialist anatomical and clinical knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures. Evidence of ability to manage Demonstrate the ability to provide guidance, support and mentorship to less experienced ultrasound practitioners and clinical staff. Excellent working knowledge of hospital PACS, RIS and EPR systems. Evidence of staff supervision/management Skills & Abilities
Demonstrate excellent organisational skills in both daily management duties as well as long term planning and development projects. Ability to demonstrate the Trust core values and behavioural standards in day-to-day approach to work 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.
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We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sonographer who can provide professional clinical and operational leadership for the Ultrasound service at Countess of Chester Hospital to join our friendly hard working ultrasound team. The department undertakes seven day working and the successful candidate would be expected to undertake evening and weekend duties where required. Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC/NMC/ equivalent registration. Main duties of the job
This post will involve managing and leading the Ultrasound service: Providing professional clinical and operational leadership Being responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the Ultrasound service at Countess of Chester and Ellesmere Port Hospitals, and GP community satellite units and all its team members Performing a lead role in the implementation of service development and the provision of a high quality ultrasound service, developing and commissioning service provision whilst monitoring performance against agreed targets Remaining clinically active by participating in the ultrasound staff duty rota, scanning and independently reporting own workload of patients, providing written reports to the referring clinician. As a Trust we are committed to delivering the highest possible standard of care for our patients, and we are proud to be recognised for delivering high quality patient care, being nationally accredited at the highest levels in many areas, in particular those relating to clinical outcomes and patient safety. About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50 (standard) or £55.50 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment. Person Specification
Qualification
DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration or BSc Medical Ultrasound/Clinical Technology with RCT registration Post Graduate Qualification in Ultrasound or equivalent to master level Leadership/management training Knowledge and Experience
Possess high level, specialist anatomical and clinical knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures. Evidence of ability to manage Demonstrate the ability to provide guidance, support and mentorship to less experienced ultrasound practitioners and clinical staff. Excellent working knowledge of hospital PACS, RIS and EPR systems. Evidence of staff supervision/management Skills & Abilities
Demonstrate excellent organisational skills in both daily management duties as well as long term planning and development projects. Ability to demonstrate the Trust core values and behavioural standards in day-to-day approach to work 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.
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