Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic, committed and motivated Clinical Lead Sonographer who is proficient and skilled in Ultrasound. The post holder will work alongside the Cross Site Ultrasound Modality Lead to deliver an efficient, effective and high-quality service, whilst offering guidance and support to junior colleagues and managing the day-to-day service to patients.
Key Responsibilities
* At LGT we promise to provide you with the tools to develop yourself professionally and work at the top of your job role within a very supportive directorate. We strongly believe that a happy workforce is essential to delivering excellent patient care. We aim to invest our resources in improving the health and well‑being of our team and provide a rotation that enables a great work life balance.
* To deputise for the Cross Site Ultrasound Modality Lead.
* Responsible for the clinical leadership of Ultrasound at University Hospital Lewisham ensuring quality is maintained in line with Radiology vision.
* The Lead Sonographer for General Ultrasound is responsible for the day‑to‑day operational management and clinical leadership of the general ultrasound service at Lewisham Hospital. This includes managing the workforce, maintaining high standards of patient care, optimising service delivery, and ensuring service resilience in response to growing demand.
* The post-holder will act as the primary point of contact for general ultrasound at Lewisham, working autonomously to oversee clinical practice, rota management, staff development, and service planning. They will also provide cross‑cover for the obstetric lead sonographer during periods of leave.
* This role involves close collaboration with radiologists, radiographic department assistants (RDAs), clerical teams, outpatient departments, A&E, and inpatient services to support the timely and efficient delivery of ultrasound services.
Location
The post is based at the Radiology Department, University Hospital Lewisham.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
* Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
* Improving the experience of staff with disability.
* Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development.
* Making equalities mainstream.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Zojila Prossor; Job title: Cross Site Ultrasound Modality Lead; Email address: zojilaprossor@nhs.net; Telephone number: 07850 164985.
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