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Job Summary
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to manage patient referrals along the MSK pathway, overseeing and performing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations and interventional procedures within this subspecialty. The latter will include joint injections, aspirations and other soft tissue interventions. You must also be able to evidence the four pillars of advanced practice (clinical, education, leadership and research) and demonstrate core capabilities and specialty specific clinical competence in MSK ultrasound.
Main duties of the job
The role is job planned to support clinical effectiveness with 80% Direct Clinical Contact time and 20% Supporting Professional Activities.
Prevalent Focus
* Supporting the delivery of MSK ultrasound training.
* Designing training, upskilling and preceptorship programmes and mentoring core trainers/supervisors.
* Developing and regularly reviewing departmental and Trust wide protocols and procedures.
* Undertaking and leading audits of clinical practice and service evaluation.
* Acting as an independent practitioner and expert advisor within the Imaging service for MSK ultrasound, contributing to service development, quality improvement and research initiatives.
* Supporting the strategic development and collaborative integration of MSK ultrasound across Barts Health and the North‑East London (NEL) Imaging Network by representing the service at hospital, Trust and NEL wide meetings.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts and a leading healthcare provider. We strive to improve all services, delivering high standards of harm‑free care and supporting an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted: 17 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £61,631 to £68,623 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 259-7536583WXH
Job locations: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR
Job Responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
* Extensive experience in general ultrasound imaging post qualification.
* Experience scanning complex and acute cases from a broad range of referral pathways.
* Specialty expert in MSK ultrasound with extended scope of practice (incl. ultrasound‑guided injections).
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Post‑graduate teaching experience.
* Reviewing and updating clinical protocols and procedures in line with national standards.
* Lead audit and research ability, performing quality improvement projects.
Desirable Experience
* Undertaking appraisal practices.
* Attendance of a clinical supervisor course.
* Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service.
* Experience in undertaking recruitment drives.
Essential Skills
* High-level interpersonal and communication skills.
* Collaboration with other disciplines.
* Self‑motivation, drive for performance and flexibility.
* Deal with conflict and stressful situations.
* Work under pressure.
* Effective leadership and team working.
* Computer literate.
* Presentation skills.
* Analytical problem‑solving and solution development.
* Manage own tasks and deadlines.
Desirable Skills
* Achievements in managing change.
* Collaboration with internal and external partners.
* Adaptability to change and major incident response.
Essential Knowledge
* Current ultrasound techniques and professional issues.
* Knowledge of policies and legislation affecting service delivery.
* Clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable Knowledge
* Participation in NHS leadership programmes.
Essential Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
* CASE accredited postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (MSK Ultrasound and MSK Ultrasound‑Guided Injection Therapy modules).
* Leadership/managerial qualification or equivalent knowledge.
Desirable Qualifications
* MSc in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.
* Project Management qualification.
* PG Cert in Education/Academic Practice.
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or e‑portfolio accreditation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires DBS check and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act exemptions. Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are considered. UK professional registration required.
Employer details
Employer: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR
Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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