Ultrasound Clinical Lead

at  North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

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  An exciting opportunity has arisen as a clinical lead for our well established ultrasound imaging service. The successful applicant will lead the day to day operational management of the service with responsibility for staffing and capacity. There will also be a requirement to ensure high quality image provision to support the patient pathway. The post holder must be able to lead on strategic planning for the ultrasound service, with responsibility for the required clinical and performance targets. The post holder is expected to maintain their own level of clinical expertise, including independent vetting and reporting, in addition to teaching junior colleagues and Registrars.
  Excellent time management and organisational skills are required as well as established leadership skills for supporting staff both within and external to the department.
  Perform clinical duties to a high standard and act as an expert resource to staff requiring advice.
  Experience in dealing with patient complaints and governance would be beneficial, but training will be provided
  At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
  We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
  We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
  We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
  The main duties are detailed in the attached job description
  To be able to perform clinical duties at a highly specialist level and be available as an expert resource for staff requiring advice.
  To identify staffing needs, managing holiday and lieu time whilst taking the most appropriate skill mix into consideration.
  To act as point of contact for discrepancies, complaints and claims, and implement changes in practice as required
  Ensure best practice by keeping abreast of clinical/ national guidance
  Liaise regularly with Consultant Radiologist Lead in the development of protocols, CPD and extension of staff roles
  To provide effective leadership and management to professional and support staff, ensuring consistency and standards of practice
  Directly manage the service, dealing with managerial issues as they arise across all sites
  Initiate and implement service change and improvement
  To have significant input to business planning and lead in the procurement of new equipment as part of the equipment replacement programme
  Responsibility for Ultrasound performance to include capacity and demand planning
  To provide mentorship and support for the clinical tea

Please refer the Job description for details