East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Sonographer
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Principal Sonographer (Non-Obstetric Ultrasound)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Sonographer to lead our Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinical leader to shape service delivery, drive quality improvement and support the development of a high-performing, patient-focused team.
Role Overview
Working closely with the Senior Radiology Management Team and Clinical Director, you will provide professional, operational and clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of a safe, effective and high-quality ultrasound service. You will lead and support Sonographers, trainee Sonographers and Radiology department assistants, while maintaining a regular clinical role and contributing to the future development of the service.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional, operational and clinical leadership for the Trust-wide Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service.
- Ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and patient-centred service.
- Maintain advanced clinical expertise, undertaking complex ultrasound examinations while promoting excellence in clinical practice.
- Lead and develop the team, fostering a culture of learning, wellbeing, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Be responsible for workforce planning, recruitment, retention, appraisal, staff development and performance management.
- Work with the Senior Radiology Management Team, Clinical Director, Service Managers and multidisciplinary colleagues to drive service recovery and performance improvement.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient access, diagnostic quality, productivity and service efficiency.
- Contribute to business planning, service transformation and the introduction of new technologies, pathways and workforce models.
- Ensure responsibility for clinical governance, audit, quality assurance, risk management, incident investigation and complaints handling.
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About Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day.
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Application Information
We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note: If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. We are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Meera Patel
- Job Title: Deputy Head of Radiography
- Email Address: meera.patel28@nhs.net
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