This is a senior specialty management role within the Radiology Directorate, working closely with the Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Modality Lead, Women & Children’s Division, maternity services and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver a high-quality, safe, and effective obstetric ultrasound service across the Trust.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and clinically respected Obstetric Ultrasound Lead (Band 8a) to provide professional, clinical and operational leadership for our Obstetric Ultrasound service.
Responsibilities
* Provide professional and clinical leadership for the Obstetric Ultrasound service, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care.
* Responsible for managing daily obstetric ultrasound operations, ensuring adherence to national maternity screening requirements and modality governance.
* Collaborate with Women & Children’s leads to oversee staff, facilities and resource allocation.
* Support efficient, effective and safe service delivery.
* Lead policy and service development & improvement, including equipment procurement within modality.
* Member of the Radiology Management team, overseeing strategy, operations and safety; deputises for the Ultrasound lead as required.
* Provide practical assistance, technical advice and clinical support as required.
* Responsible for delivering all national maternity screening targets related to scanning.
* Capable of carrying out diverse examinations within the clinical specialty for various patient groups, independently or alongside multidisciplinary team members, while adhering to professional, departmental and legal standards.
* Utilise available clinical information to select suitable imaging techniques, aligning with best practice and producing diagnostic‑quality images.
* Take part in the provision of a 24‑hour service, working weekends and bank holidays as required.
Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Generous annual leave.
* NHS pension scheme.
* Competitive bank rates.
* Local discounts.
* Access to on‑site nurseries.
* Reduced public transport costs.
* Reward and recognition schemes.
* Wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
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