The organisation delivers an imaging service which includes obstetrics, gynaecology, general abdominal and testes, MSK, small parts and vascular to both private and general practice patients.
Job Title: Clinical Specialist in Ultrasound
Job Ref.: EMSL253490
Band: 7 or equivalent
Department / Care Group: Ultrasound Services
Reports to: Lead Sonographer
Accountable to: Consultant Radiologist
Terms of Employment: Advanced Practioner
Salary: TBA according to skills and experience
Hours of Duty: 37.5hrs
Annual leave: 20 days per leave year, on appointment; subject to review for long service.
Terms and conditions of service: As Per Terms and conditions Handbook.
Role Summary: The position of Clinical Specialist in Ultrasound in Ultrasound requires an ability to work as part of a small ultrasound team.
If the applying candidate is a validated radiographer they will be required to work in general xray on occasion with approx 80% of their time spent in ultrasound dependant on departmental requirements.
The successful candidate will provide an efficient, effective, quality assured and patient-centred ultrasound service.
Qualifications and Essential Skills:
- BSc or equivalent Qualification in Radiography/Sonography. Non National Qualifications must be validated by the Department of Health and Children
- Minimum 2 years in ultrasound.
- Excellent IT skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- The post-holder will be regarded as the highest purely clinical grade in the Imaging section and as such will fulfil the requirements of their role within the Imaging team, being able to demonstrate specialised knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the modality.
- Be able to perform all types of diagnostic ultrasound procedures as required and manage patient priority as appropriate.
- Be able to produce a high standard and quality of diagnostic ultrasound imaging, while demonstrating high standards of care.
- Independently report on all performed ultrasound examinations without clinical input.
- Be responsible for training, teaching and supervision of qualified junior staff and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.
- Assist in and manage, workflow, ensuring all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes.
- Contribute to developing the highest professional and technical standards in all staff, using personal example and constructive supervision.
- Demonstrate partnership in professional development issues, maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD.
- Participate in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, health and safety, research and audit activities.
- Participate in the Clinics competency framework to ensure that all staff are made aware of, assessed and supported against the core competencies for their grade. As documented in the Knowledge and Skills Framework outline for the post.
Note: This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time.
Job Dimensions / Accountabilities
The post holder will be responsible to the Senior Lead Sonographer.
The post holder will show consideration towards micro economics of the section, but will not be responsible for the sectional Budget.
Further Information and General Responsibilities
- To communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors in a polite and courteous manner at all times.
- To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the Health and Safety regulations.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment in an official capacity.
- To comply with the CLINIC’S’s policies on diversity, the consumption of alcohol and non-smoking.
- To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
- To take responsibility for own mandatory training and induction courses.
- To report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or near misses promptly and when required, to co-operate with any investigation undertaken.
- To contribute to the development of the CLINIC’S’s agenda for quality through the Clinical Governance Agenda and to be aware of one’s own responsibility to deliver high quality services at all times.
- To contribute, deliver and implement the CLINIC’S’s Equality and Diversity Agenda by;
- Putting in place appropriate and measurable actions to eliminate unlawful discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity and good relations between people of different groups.
- Developing and maintaining an inclusive approach to work and embedding equality and diversity into all work activities.
- To ensure that patients and the public are involved and informed of all aspects of service delivery and that service are developed which are patient centred.
- To implement and monitor CLINIC’S and departmental policies and procedures for Health and Safety.
- To ensure all staff, including temporary/locum staff, have an induction.
Person Specification – Band 7 Clinical Specialist in Ultrasound
Education
Essential
- DMU or Pg Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- Current HPC registration
- DCR/BSc Health Professional
- Further relevant Study
Desirable
- MSc ultrasound
Knowledge / Experience
- Broad range of ultrasound experience, to include Obstetrics, abdominal, MSK, Vascular testes & Gynaecology .
- Recent NHS experience
- An interest in customer care and quality related issues
Skills and Aptitudes
- Independently reporting above scan arrears
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Able to work under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Flexible and receptive to change
- Computer literate
Personal Attributes
- Motivated (self and others)
- Willingness to undertake training and practice in new areas of ultrasound
- Abides by Professional code of conduct/scheme of work.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships
Communication / Assessment Criteria
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills AF/R/I
- Competent in IT skills relevant to the post OD
- Able to demonstrate effective numeracy and literacy skills AF/R/I
Personal and People Development / Assessment Criteria
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent OD
- HPC registration (can be newly qualified) OD
- Minimum of 1st Degree or equivalent OD
- Able to demonstrate competency in performing 1-2 scans/ examinations AF/R/I
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical and professional initiatives and knowledge relevant to the service area AF/R/I
- Experience of line management of staff AF/R/I
- Experience of service planning and implementation AF/R/I
Health, Safety and Security / Assessment Criteria
- Demonstrate understanding of relevant health, safety & security issues AF/R/I
Service Improvement
- Willing to contribute effectively in service development/redesign projects AF/R/I
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and demanding environment AF/R/I
Quality
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance issues relevant to the service / AF/R/I
- Ability to achieve effective team working / AF/R/I
- Be able to evaluate options AF/R/I
- Ability to successfully work alongside other team members / AF/R/I
Equality and Diversity / Assessment Criteria
- Able to support, manage, develop a diverse workforce, recognising and valuing their different backgrounds, their individual and specific needs AF/R/I
- Able to deliver on and to embed equality and diversity values into service delivery, work activities, policies and procedures within the department / AF/R/I
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs. AF/RI
- Able to implement equal access and opportunity for all staff within the practice AF/R/I
- Flexibility, attention to detail, diplomatic style / AF/R/I
Other Factors / Assessment Criteria
- Criminal Records Bureau Clearance / CRB check
- Able to adapt to changing requirements of the post / AF/R/I
- Occupational Health Clearance / Occupational Health Check
This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in light of subsequent developments.
The post holder will be required to work unsupervised within the out of hours service arrangements and will undertake other duties as and when required by the demands of the service.
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