Ultrasound Clinical Manager | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Leadership, management and strategic planning of the Ultrasound department (Imaging section, non-obstetrics)
Management and leadership of a team of 19 sonographers (plus a small team of bank sonographers)
Managing capacity, demand and waiting lists of all non-obstetric ultrasound referrals, including out-patients, in-patients and on-demand clinic referrals for a wide range of ultrasound sub-specialities including abdominal, gynaecology, vascular, MSK, head and neck, FNA/Biospy/cannula insertion.
Management of ultrasound capacity and demand at Community Diagnostic Centres, meeting activity targets, and future planning
Working collaboratively with Radiologists, Imaging Assistant team, Imaging Appointments team, Medics and all referring departments. / locations.
IMAGING ULTRASOUND CLINICAL MANAGER TASK LIST
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS
Diary setup check and communication with booking team
In-Patient Management (Plus SDEC, SAU, TIA)
Rota check
Weekend sessions planning– AfC and extra
Liaising with Obs Lead Sonographer as required
Communicating with Bank Sonographers
Day-to-day troubleshooting of issues in ultrasound
Day-to-day troubleshooting for pathways / bookings teams
Feedback of information to all sonographers – substantive and bank
Firefighting / trouble-shooting / incident management / conflict resolution
Ordering equipment / supplies – Unit4
Liaising with GIA coordinator
Monitoring vetting / requests waiting to be booked.
HR TASKS
HealthRoster
Salary Returns
Completing payments spread sheet.
Checking and accepting overtime claims
Annual Leave / Maternity leave
Essential training – Aspire.
Expenses management using electronic system
Recruitment
Appraisals for all sonography staff
MEETINGS / GROUPS
Imaging Leadership
Imaging Governance
Policy Review Group (monthly)
Radiation Protection Committee / Advisory group
Demand and Capacity meeting – weekly
CDC operational group and activity meetings
East Midlands Ultrasound Leads Group (Quarterly)
Monthly meeting with finance partner
QSI – BIG project to come
iRefer
CRIS project for text reminders etc
POCUS
Audit meetings
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Receive, justify and prioritise ultrasound referrals based on clinicalinformation provided, meeting target and contract agreements within timeframes
Develop initiatives to expand or refine the ultrasound service, assessing service user requirements and identifying opportunities for service development
Responsible for clinical audit within ultrasound, documenting and disseminating findings with staff to facilitate reflective learning and support a culture of continuous improvement
Responsible for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with all applicable national and local standards and guidelines
Liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team in all matters relating to patient management and care. Be available to discuss with referrers or patients, questions or concerns and provide professional advice regarding ultrasound when applicable
Participate in meetings on or offsite regarding ultrasound departmental issues and to deputise for the Head of Imaging at meetings when require
Inform and support the Head of Imaging in the management of clinical incidents and complaints related to ultrasound and ensure lessons learned are shared and implemented within the ultrasound team
Maintain a close working relationship with Universities providing sonographer training. Maintain CRH ultrasound department as a centre of excellence providing clinical placements as appropriate for trainee sonographers
Provide a consistent high standard of care and attention to patients at all times thus maintaining the quality standards of the Trust.
Deputising for the Head of Imaging when appropriate.
Dealing with clinical governance, incident reports and complaints.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Mar 2025