About this role
Job summary
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.
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.
The postholder will combine expert clinical knowledge with strong leadership and service improvement skills, supporting delivery of national screening requirements, quality standards and strategic service development.
Additional working pattern details: Additional band 7 scanning hours available to make up to 1 WTE
Main duties of the job
- 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 of 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. Utilising available clinical information, ensure the selection of suitable imaging techniques aligns with best practice and produces diagnostic-quality images.
- Take part in the provision of a 24-hour service working weekends and bank holidays as required.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services to a large and diverse population across Gloucestershire and beyond. Our Radiology and Ultrasound services are central to maternity and women's health pathways, and we are committed to innovation, quality improvement and compassionate leadership.
You will join a supportive senior leadership team with strong links across Radiology, Women & Children's services and the wider Trust, with opportunities to influence service development at both local and regional level.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc or equivalent in relevant area of practice Relevant professional registration (HCPC/NMC registration or equivalent)
Desirable
MSc or equivalent in Obstetric Ultrasound
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Significant post qualification experience in Obstetric Ultrasound Strong understanding of national screening requirements, governance and quality standards Ability to work under pressure with an unpredictable workload Excellent communication, organisational and decision making skills Demonstrate a critical understanding of own level of responsibility, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information. Comprehensive understanding of the requirements of IR(ME)R and IRR and CQC requirements
Desirable
Take a lead role in weekly MDT meetings, presenting screening cases and aiding decision making in further management of patient care.
Experience Essential
Experience of using departmental computerised patient systems -PACS/CRIS Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Experience of Managing Obstetric Ultrasound department
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, Glos, GL1 3NN
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)