Consultant Clinical Sonographer

Deliver highly specialised diagnostic and interventional ultrasound examinations, independently performing and reporting a wide range of scans in line with national and local guidelines.Provide expert clinical leadership, ensuring safe and effective practice, supporting quality assurance programs and contributing to equipment evaluation and procurement.Lead and develop the Ultrasound service, supporting strategic planning, demand and capacity review and harmonization across Trust sites.Manage and support the sonography workforce, including recruitment, performance management, appraisal and competency assessment.Lead ultrasound research and audit activity, supporting clinical trials and presenting findings at professional forums.Develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines and care pathways aligned with national recommendations.Deliver specialist teaching and mentorship to internal and external learners.Communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and empathetically to patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams.Ensure accurate information governance and effective use of IT systems including PACS/RIS/PAS.Work flexibly across Trust sites, supporting 7-day working, fast-track pathways and one-stop clinic models.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification document attached for full details of the role.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Qualifications

Essential: - Qualification in Medical Ultrasound. BSc Hons degree or equivalent experience; - HCPC or equivalent professional registration.

Desirable: - Management experience in an NHS Hospital setting; - Participation in research and development activity

Communication Skills

Flexibility and Professionalism

Essential: - Ability to work across Trust sites and participate in 7-day service delivery.; - Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining professional registration.