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MISSION STATEMENTTo provide for all, the quality of service we expect for our families, and ourselves.JobDescriptionPostClinical Specialist Radiographer UltrasoundGradeBand 7Agenda for Change pay and terms and conditions will apply. Furtherinformation of Agenda for Change is available on NHS Employers websitewww.nhsemployers.org/PAYANDCONTRACTS/AGENDAFORCHANGEPlease note that there may be some local agreements in place for staffemployed within HSC sector in Northern Ireland.DepartmentRadiology DirectorateBaseCauseway HospitalReports toTrust Lead Radiographer through the Site Supt Radiographer / trust leadUltrasonographerResponsible toClinical Director radiologyJob SummaryUltrasound departments operate at Antrim, Whiteabbey, Mid Ulster,Causeway, Braid Valley and Moyle Hospitals and provides a service to1. Hospital In Patients2. Out Patients from clinics and GP3. Patients at Ante-Natal Clinics.

4. Accident and Emergency departments.The Clinical Specialist Ultrasonographer will be responsible for theplanning and organization of the Ultrasound service with dailyadministration and management on Causeway Hospital site.They will participate in the following :-General Abdominal Scanning and ReportingPeripheral Vascular Scanning and ReportingCarotid Doppler Scanning and ReportingPaediatric ScanningAnteNatal / Gynae Scanning and Reporting if requiredMain responsibilities1. Advise and assist staff of a more junior grade by providing advicebased on knowledge and experience within the Ultrasound service2. To delegate appropriately skilled staff to work areas as servicedemands.3. To lead by example in setting a high standard of personal work whilstacting as a member of a team to ensure the highest possiblestandards of work.4. To maintain a strong clinical commitment and liaise with Radiologistsand Clinicians to ensure the provision of a quality Ultrasound Serviceto patients. This would include maintaining a high standard ofpersonal work whilst acting as a member of a team.5. Develop skills and knowledge by participating in various proceduresundertaken within the department. This would include a commitmentto working within departmental protocols and guidelines.6. Demonstrate an ability to manage own work, departmentalworkloads in terms of time, resources and demands of the serviceand to make appropriate decisions when necessary.7. Undertaking Ultrasound scans as part of the Core UltrasonographersTeam within the NHSCT. These clinical duties would be underdirection of a Consultant Radiologist or Consultant Obstetrician.8. Ensure that personal quality of work is evaluated againstperformance and departmental quality standards.

9. To ensure equipment is properly maintained by participating in aquality control programme. To take appropriate remedial actionincluding informing the line manager and liaising with engineerswhen required.10. To establish and maintain high standards of patient care consistentwith Trust Policies, Procedures, Protocols and legislation.11. Be capable of providing a full range of (a)General Scans to includeGeneral abdominal, Peripheral Vascular, Carotid dopplers,Paediatric Scans and other such examinations as may be addedfrom time to time under the Clinical Direction of the ConsultantRadiologist. (b) Antenatal & Gynae scans under the Clinical Directionof the Consultant Radiologist.12. To report on Ultrasound scans as a delegated authority of theClinical Director of Radiology. To provide written reports onAntenatal and Gynae Scans under the Clinical Direction of theConsultant Obstetrician / Gynaecologist. To produce hard copyimages and findings on general scans under the clinical direction ofthe Consultant Radiologist).13. Participate in :-Ultrasound Scanning in any of the Trust Radiology Departments14. To participate in Research when required.15. To participate in the Directorates Audit programme.16. To supervise and assist staff for whom they are responsible whilstleading by example.17. To identify and actively encourage professional and selfdevelopment among staff for whom they are responsible.18. To liaise with individuals and groups in other relevant departments toestablish good working relationships which support continual qualityinitiatives.19. Participation in courses, seminars and In-Service Educationprogrammes for personal and professional development asnecessary.20. Assisting in the implementation and partake in efficient staff trainingprogrammes to ensure continuing professional development.

procedures and timescales; Ensure the necessary arrangements are in place in regard to the‘Knowledge and Skills Framework’ outlines, where this applies, forthe posts for which you have management responsibility and ensurethat each member of staff has an annual development andperformance review, a personal development plan and thatarrangements are in place to ensure that staff have maximumopportunity to progress through gateways in their pay bands and tocontribute effectively towards our objectives; Promote a culture of continuous service improvement amongst yourstaff, encouraging their participation and that of service users inreviewing and modernising current services and in servicedevelopment; Make sure you are trained and competent in the relevant policies andprocedures which apply to the management of staff and otherresources and abide by these policies; seeking advice as necessaryfrom senior management or specialist staff as necessary; Communicate effectively with staff and maintain productive workingrelationships amongst your staff and with others; Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to staff in order toensure optimum and effective service delivery and decision-making,whilst retaining overall accountability and responsibility for outcomes; Promote a culture of learning and development and facilitatearrangements for and participate in training and development of staffas agreed for the performance of their duties. Where training is inaccordance with relevant standards make sure you have the relevantcompetences in order to carry out this responsibility;Promote equality of opportunity for all by personal action, both inthe management of your staff and in the provision of care to serviceusers in accordance with the Trust’s Equality of Opportunity Policyand Equality Scheme; Take responsibility for ensuring appropriate standards ofenvironmental cleanliness and for encouraging staff to maintainstandards in their work area. Have an awareness of environmentalissues and take appropriate action, for example to ensure theefficient use of energy and other resources, recycling etc.; Make sure that staff are aware of trust policies regarding the Data

Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, theEnvironmental Information Regulations 2004 and RecordsManagement and that they must not disclose, withhold, retain ordispose of any information unless legally authorised.General ResponsibilitiesEmployees of the Trust will be required to promote and support themission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and :-• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whomthey come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner whichassures patient and client safety• Comply with all instructions in regard to Infection Prevention andControl• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and theefficient completion of all tasks allocated to them• Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with healthand safety policy and statutory regulations• Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of theiremployment• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in serviceprovision• Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct• All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held,created or used as part of their business within the Trust includingpatient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paperbasedor electronic and also including emails. All such records arepublic records and are accessible to the general public, with limitedexceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, theEnvironmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data ProtectionAct 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s)policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if indoubt.

Pay and Terms and ConditionsAgenda for Change pay and terms and conditions will apply. Furtherinformation of Agenda for Change is available on NHS Employers websitewww.nhsemployers.org/PAYANDCONTRACTS/AGENDAFORCHANGEPlease note that there may be some local agreements in place for staffemployed within HSC sector in Northern Ireland.Some important points are set out below:Salary£30,764 - £40,558 per annum (pro rata for part time)Hours37.5 hours per week, exclusive of meal times.MedicalAppointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment healthassessment.Holidays27 days each year; 29days after 5 years’ service; 33 days after 10 years’service and 10 statutory and public holidays.PensionThe postholder can participate in the Health and Personal Social CarePensionProbationary PeriodYou will serve a probationary period of normally six months.Waiting ListA waiting list will be compiled for temporary/permanent, full/part timevacancies that may arise within the next 9 monthsPay ProtectionLegacy Trust Staff who apply for a promotion after 1 April 2011 should beaware that they will loose their legacy protection arrangements and will be

entitled to pay protection in accordance with circular HSS (JNF)(1) 2011.This circular will also apply to legacy staff who are currently in receipt ofprotection and who move post on promotionClosing DateCompleted application forms should be returned to the HumanResources Department, Bush House, Bush Road, Antrim on or beforethe closing date as stated in the advertisement.Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be an absolutedisqualification.We will review this Job Description and it may include any other dutiesand responsibilities we determine in consultation with the jobholder. Wedo not intend it to be rigid and inflexible but rather to provide guidelineswithin which the jobholder works.July 2013

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONJOB TITLE AND BAND: Clinical Specialist Radiographer Ultrasound(Band 7) Site leadDEPARTMENT: RadiologyLOCATION:Causeway HospitalFactor*Qualificationsand ExperienceKnowledgeEssentialCriteria/CompetenciesRequiredBSc.(Hons.) in RadiographyorDiploma of the College ofRadiographers, London (orEquivalent)andRegistration with the HealthProfessions CouncilandAt least 6 months experienceat Band 7 level or aboveandPost Graduate Qualification inUltrasoundandExperience to report onUltrasound examinationsandExperience of Obstetric /Gynae scanningandBe trained or willing to train inundertaking peripheralvascular and carotid Dopplerultrasound.Current Issues in Radiography/Ultrasound , Audit, Researchand CPDHealth and SafetyMethod of AssessmentOnly those applicants whostate clearly on theirapplication form that they havethe required level ofqualification/experience will beconsidered for interview.Interview

Skills andAptitudesSpecialCircumstancesHealthRequirementsClinical GovernanceTeamworkInitiativeCommunicationLeadershipAcceptable attendance recordFlexible approach to workinghours to include evenings /weekends and Bank HolidaysWilling to take part in out-ofhourscover if required.General good health for thedemands of the post.InterviewApplication form/InterviewPre-employment HealthAssessment• Applicants please note: Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essentialcriteria set out above, using the information given on the application form. Youshould therefore address the requirements when completing the application form, asfailure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. Appointments are subject toverification of appropriate qualifications.July 2013