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Sonographer
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
158-24-073-RAD-PAD
Employer
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/06/2024 23:59

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical and Operational Lead Sonographer

NHS AfC: Band 8a

 

Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date; therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that  you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.  It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.

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Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sonographer who can provide professional clinical and operational leadership for the Ultrasound service at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

There will be an expectation to work across two of our Clatterbridge Sites - Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool and Paddington Community Diagnostic Centre on a shift pattern between the hours of 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday (including Bank Holidays).

Main duties of the job

Manage and lead the Ultrasound service on both Liverpool sites.  Provide support for the remaining service leads and deputies to ensure the smooth running of the service on a day-to-day basis. 

Undertake specialised imaging within any of the diagnostic departments, appropriate to knowledge, training and planned development. This should be carried out according to the competencies at this level. 

Assist in the management of workflow and ensure that all data inputs are recorded for patient record integrity, statistical evaluation purposes and evidence of compliance with standards. 

Adapt planned schedules according to circumstances when required e.g. if emergency requests are made, etc.  Organise and manage the workflow in the department for which they are responsible and remaining site in collaboration with the remaining Radiology teams. 

Participate in the education of other groups of staff as part of a course of study, professional development or an induction process, to ensure a wide knowledge of the role of Radiology within the patient journey.  Support the training of student Radiographers and others rotating through the department. 

Ensure that the general cleanliness and tidiness of the department is maintained Reporting estate and equipment faults as appropriate Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of equipment. Produce business cases for new equipment and service development.  Procurement of new equipment. 

 

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. 

We are - 

Kind
Empowered
Responsible
Inclusive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration
  • BSc Medical Ultrasound/Clinical Technology with RCT registration
  • Post Graduate Qualification in Ultrasound or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership/management training

Knowledge and expertise

Essential criteria
  • Specialist knowledge and proven expertise of specialist oncology and interventional ultrasound procedures
  • Excellent working knowledge of hospital PACS, RIS and EPR systems
  • Evidence of ability to manage
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Knowledge of QSI
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge and expertise in other imaging modalities.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven experience in general and Doppler ultrasound
  • Experience in providing final reports
  • Competent to work autonomously with a range of equipment and patient examinations
  • Competent in the use of specialist equipment including trouble shooting
  • Comprehensive regulatory knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience of staff supervision/ management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyDisability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Moody
Job title
Radiology Operational Site Manager - CDC-P
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 318 8201
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