We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sonographer who can provide professional clinical and operational leadership for the Ultrasoundservice 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.

About us

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 Inclusiv e

Job description

Job 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

• DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration
• BSc Medical Ultrasound/Clinical Technology with RCT registration
• Post Graduate Qualification in Ultrasound or equivalent

Desirable

• Leadership/management training

Knowledge and expertise

Essential

• 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

• Knowledge and expertise in other imaging modalities.

Experience

Essential

• 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

• Leadership experience
• Experience of staff supervision/ management

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

Mason Street, Liverpool, L7 3EW

Liverpool

L7 3EW

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