Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Sonographer

Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Sonographer Band 8a

Main area Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Sonographer Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent: Recruitment and Retention Premia of 5K Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 213-Division-A-

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £64,156 - £71,148 per annum including HCA, plus Recruitment Retention Premia Salary period Yearly Closing 01/12/:59

Job overview

Due to increased demand, there is a vacancy for an enthusiastic and highly motivated sonographer at the Denmark Hill site. If you are dynamic and proactive, you would be ideal to join our friendly team.

You must be either HCPC registered or have a relevant professional qualification with a PGDip/MSc in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent).

We enjoy a close working relationship and are fully supported by our radiology consultant colleagues.

Previously shortlisted candidates need not apply.

For further details on the above or to request an informal visit, please contact Jennifer Andrews Kirkwood, Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Manager, General Ultrasound Department, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS via .

Main duties of the job

• To provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of ultrasound services to the agreed standards in the general ultrasound department.
• To take responsibility for own case load and report independently on the images at the time of the examination and to discuss results, give reassurance when appropriate to patients.
• To be accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practice and professional guidelines.
• To communicate complex information relating to conditions and procedures to staff, patients and carers, and ensure informed consent for examinations.
• To position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with the patient's needs.
• Deputise for the Clinical Specialist Manager in their absence.
• Provide input into the overall staffing strategy for the Ultrasound Department, to enable smooth running of the service, including the re-allocation of workload and/or resources as necessary.
• To undertake specific roles in the day-to-day management of the department and have specific duties within the service for which they will be expected to be responsible.
• To supervise, train and appraise student sonographer and Radiology registrars.
• Assess Radiology Registrar competency prior to them starting their own ultrasound lists and doing on call.
• Develop working partnerships and encourage effective communication between stakeholders.
• Anticipate barriers to effective communication and take steps to improve them.
• Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operation of services.

• Have a recognised professional qualification either as a Diagnostic Radiographer with the Healthcare Profession Council (HCPC) or other professional body.
• Hold recognised Post Graduate medical ultrasound qualification from an accredited higher educational institution (HEI).
• Responsible for own continued professional development (CPD) undertaking various evidenced activities.

Working for our organisation

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person centred, digitally enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Person specification

• Experience in general abdominal, small parts and gynae ultrasound.
• MSK experience.
• Paediatric experience.
• Recent NHS experience.
• PG Dip in medical ultrasound or equivalent professional qualification.
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development (CPD).
• Health Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Jennifer Andrews Kirkwood
Job title Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Manager
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Ian Barrow: Deputy Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Manager

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