About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join an experienced team and help deliver ultrasound services across Leeds. The successful candidate will be based predominantly at SJUH but maybe required to rotate to other departments within the Trust. You will join the ultrasound management team to support sonographers and assistants staff across 4 departments.
Main duties of the job The role is primarily focused on team management, HR process, rostering and daily operational management. Although experience in ultrasound is beneficial, radiographers without sonography training will be considered. We are keen to support staff development and this provides the opportunity to gain further experience in management compared to traditional clinical development opportunities.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
David Langler Deputy Head of Profession [email protected]
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join an experienced team and help deliver ultrasound services across Leeds. The successful candidate will be based predominantly at SJUH but maybe required to rotate to other departments within the Trust. You will join the ultrasound management team to support sonographers and assistant’s staff across 4 departments.
The role is primarily focused on team management, HR process, rostering and daily operational management. Although experience in ultrasound is beneficial, radiographers without sonography training will be considered. We are keen to support staff development and this provides the opportunity to gain further experience in management compared to traditional clinical development opportunities.
Why you should join our Team This role would suit someone passionate about supporting teams to be the best they can be. The post includes a 10% recruitment and retention premium. The post holder will be working in a fast paced Ultrasound department alongside a team of Sonographers and Radiologists. You will be supporting the delivery of high quality patient care, to our patients at various sites across the trust.
We are looking for someone who is a team player with excellent communication skills and a willingness to work hard. If this is you, then we would love to hear from you. Applicants should have a passion for working with people, supporting teams to drive world class patient care and support the senior leadership team to ensure the service meets national performance requirements.
To see a video about working in LTHT ultrasound click: Working in ultrasound
What you will bring to the role Provide and maintain a quality service in their designated department to agreed quality standards.
Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ultrasound department
Be responsible for the efficient and effective utilisation of all resources within your area of responsibility.
The post holder will give specialist advice within their area of responsibility.
Be responsible for ensuring that agreed Trust protocols, standards of service and organisation of service are delivered.
Liaise closely with other departments and managers (within and outside radiology) to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the service.
Be responsible for the governance of the department in areas including: risk management, health and safety.
Support the Lead Sonographer in service improvement to deliver national and local objectives and targets.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc/DCR (R) Diagnostic Radiography Valid HCPC registration Continuing Professional Development relevant to the role
Experience Essential
Significant post-graduate experience at Senior Radiographer level Leadership experience in first-line supervision or management Knowledge of all Health & Safety related regulations governing radiographic clinical practice within the designated department Evidence of sound knowledge of clinical practice and CPD to an appropriate level
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)