The successful candidate will work closely with the Ultrasound Service Manager and Directorate Managers to ensure operational excellence and a positive patient experience. The role emphasises the importance of developing shared objectives, inspiring team members, and promoting continuous improvement in ultrasound services. The Trust encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and is committed to providing equal opportunities.
Come and join our friendly team within Ultrasound. If you are looking to develop and progress, and have the drive to lead a team of Sonographers to do the same, this is the place for you! We are looking for a highly focused and passionate individual with the ambition to lead change and innovation. As Clinical Lead you should:
- Strive to provide an efficient and high quality ultrasound imaging service, whilst dealing with patients in a caring professional manner.
- Ensure there is adequate service provision in place at all times. Plan the Ultrasound service to meet the demands of the Trust.
At the NCA, we offer services in general medical, gynaecology, obstetrics, vascular, MSK, head & neck and paediatric ultrasound. We actively encourage participation in departmental improvement and in training and CPD.
A recent structure change within Ultrasound has enabled us to establish different roles which have created opportunities for staff and have assisted in better management of the service. There are more opportunities to come, and our ties within Greater Manchester and with higher education institutions provide many possibilities.
As the Ultrasound Clinical Lead (Non-Obs) you would be responsible for NOUS services across all sites of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) NHS Foundation Trust.
- Working closely with the Ultrasound Service Manager and Directorate Managers, you are responsible for leading both clinically as well as managerially the ultrasound service to help deliver a high-quality patient focused service.
- Lead on Quality Improvement projects and programmes by working collaboratively with appropriate teams to deliver excellent patient care.
- With the management team, ensure key performance targets are delivered.
- To continuously review ultrasound services through the lens of improving performance to reach a sustainable or improved profitable state, whilst continuing to deliver truly effective patient-centred care.
- To provide operational leadership to the ultrasound department to ensure effective and timely delivery of performance indicators and drive operational excellence, supporting the delivery of a High-Performance Management System.
- Responsible for the efficient and effective use of resources including development of robust recovery planning where deviation occurs.
- To develop shared objectives promoting a culture of collaborative working and empowering staff to achieve both performance and transformational change.
- To demonstrate excellent people management skills to inspire and motivate, both direct reports and wider colleagues and enable the delivery and improvement of services.
- To adhere to the CO/NCA policies, processes and ways of working to contribute to the achievement of the NCA strategies.
About us
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnspoqS
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
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