Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and experienced Sonographer to join our team as Lead Sonographer for Mile End Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre. The post holder will provide operational and clinical leadership for the Community Diagnostic Centre ultrasound service. This is an opportunity for suitably skilled Sonographer to enhance their skills by developing their leadership and management pillar in Advanced Clinical Practice. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to providing and developing a high-quality ultrasound service. In addition, they must be able to deputise for the Ultrasound Lead Sonographer for CDC and Networked Services in their absence and work closely with the other Lead Sonographers in the Trust and therefore be flexible in their approach to work. A desire to teach others is essential, as is good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and effective liaison with other departments. Current and up to date state registration through a regulatory body (HCPC; NMC or GMC) in the UK and Case accredited Ultrasound qualification, DMU or Post Graduate Cert / Diploma in Medical Ultrasound is essential. This post holder is responsible for supporting the integration of the Networked Ultrasound service, managing the both the CDC and Early Diagnostic Centre Ultrasound services and ensuring cross site rotation of the Sonographer workforce. Main duties of the job The post holder will act as Operational Lead Sonographer for Mile End Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre and Early Diagnostic Ultrasound service. Responsible for clinical support and mentoring to the diagnostic imaging team of sonographers, Trainee Sonographers, Imaging Assistants, admin, and clerical team and actively develop the service in conjunction with NHS guidelines and directives. The post holder will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to undertake both clinical (50%), managerial and leadership (50%) duties, liaising with modality Lead Sonographers within the Trust and Northeast London. The post holder will assist in the co-ordination, management and allocation of staff and resources within the networked ultrasound service as appropriate, with a focus on Mile Hospital site. The post holder will monitor patient pathways and justification of referrals, promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other Health Care Professionals and outside agencies regarding patient care. The post holder will undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice, adhering to ultrasound guidelines such as those published by BMUS, RCOG, RCR, FASP and NICE to ensure safe delivery of all ultrasound imaging, reporting and management of the patient within the agreed department protocols. Working for our organisation Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. Person specification Experience Essential criteria Substantial experience in ultrasound imaging post qualification with varied experience in NOUS (General, Gynaecology, Small parts, MSK). Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience of post graduate teaching. Desirable criteria Undertaking appraisal practices. Training in vascular ultrasound. Attendance of a clinical supervisor course. Managing a budget. Writing business cases and policies. Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service Experience in undertaking recruitment drives. Skills Essential criteria Be of smart personal appearance. High level inter-personal and communications skills. Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines. High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude. Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations. Ability to work under pressure. Effective leadership and team working. Computer literate. Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them. Ability to manage and deliver deadlines. Desirable criteria Presentation skills. Achievements in managing change. Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners Knowledge Essential criteria An up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics / professional issues. Knowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery. A good understanding of clinical governance and risk management. Desirable criteria Participation experience of NHS leadership programs. Qualifications Essential criteria Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound Case accredited. Current and up to date state registration through a regulatory body (HCPC; NMC or GMC) Desirable criteria To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography. MSc in Medical Ultrasound. Managerial qualification. Visa Sponsorship Information Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria. Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office's requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application. To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met: Eligible role : The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -