Ultrasound Team Leader

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

To lead a small team of people and be responsible for a specific part of the Ultrasound service within Radiology in accordance with department and Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.
To assist radiologists, ultrasonographers and nurses with the examination and care of radiology patients undergoing Ultrasound examination.
To provide clinical support to patients and staff as required on all UHCW sites (may include Rugby St Cross and City of Coventry Health Centre as required).
Previous Applicants need not apply.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Ensure that Ultrasound services and staff within their area of responsibility are led according to dept and trust guidelines, policies and procedures, identifying any issues and acting accordingly.
Monitor and maintain effective processes within their area of responsibility raising any concerns with Departmental manager.
Co -ordinate in support of service delivery to ensure the smooth running of the ultrasound planned lists.
To participate in the developing of rota’s to maintain adequate levels of cover.
Act as first point of contact for enquires to Ultrasound department, dealing with them accordingly in line with Trust policy.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
Prepare patients to undergo Ultrasound procedures, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
Maintain patient confidentiality
Utilise local IT Systems to secure accurate and timely patient data
To book any urgent in-patient scans as and when required.
To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies.
Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patient’s condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance.
To assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording, in support of standard data collection, performance activity, audit and Capacity and demand analysis.
To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff.
Ensure “in house” stock movement, especially specialist room stocks, and linen handling according to infection control standards.
Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
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