Ultrasound Clinical Trainer

Ultrasound Clinical Trainer

Location:

Walsall and Leicester
Salary: £52,000 - £60,000

Reports to:

Head of Operations

Diagnostic World are a leading provider of NHS and Private healthcare with services delivered from Community Diagnostic Centres, Community Health Centres and within our fleet of mobile and relocatable units. Within our service offering, we provide General and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to patients across the Midlands & South-East on a referred and self-referred basis.

We are seeking multiple Clinical Trainers to support our Ultrasound services in Leicester and Walsall.

What Ultrasound Clinical Trainer will do:

You will make healthcare better for our patients by nurturing and training a team to deliver a high-quality ultrasound service. You will provide clinical training and support in your area and throughout the organisation. You will work alongside our Ultrasound Clinical Lead to inspire and motivate the team to consistently deliver a safe and effective service every day.

What you are responsible for:

Clinical

· Undertake ultrasound procedures in line with existing modality specific clinical guidelines and protocols (aligned with RCR & SOR Standards)

· Undertake examinations in line with the patient referrals adhering to organisational guidelines

· Maintain professional competencies and CPD

· Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and to ensure patients views are sought and considered

· Manage a safe, effective, caring and well led environment responsive to our patients, customer and staff requirements

· Support the Clinical Lead as required

Operations

· Support the Operational Management Team with operational queries and cover clinics as a Sonographer as required

· Participate in team meetings and ensure effective communication within the service

· Compile reports as required by management and the Clinical Lead

· Ensure all Patient Information Systems are maintained with accurate and up to date information

· Ensure the security and upkeep of all relevant electronic patient and employee records

· Ensure copies of all reports are stored in the correct central designated folder and that all scans are reported in the same working day (unless second opinion needed)

· Any other duties as required by business needs

Governance

· Investigate and respond to service user complaints as appropriate and as directed by management

· Investigate and manage incidents reported through our incident reporting system as appropriate and as directed by management

· Understand and adhere to the companies Health and Safety Policy

· Demonstrate safe, effective practice in line with the company policies and procedures

· Follow ultrasound specific protocols, in line with requirements, to support the service

· Support the Clinical Lead with review of protocols, agenda items and driving completion of forum actions as required

People Management

· Promote equal opportunities for staff

· Direct and supervise the workload of the sonographers under your training and supervision

· Address and manage conduct and capability issues with the Clinical Lead in line with company policy to include formal disciplinary investigations if required

· Ensure adequate and effective staff development

· Maintain accurate training, professional development and performance records

· Participate in the recruitment selection of applicants

Commercial & Service Development

· Develop service in line with patients, contractual and Diagnostic World requirements

· Manage quality service on site with safety of patients/staff being the priority

· Manage customer satisfaction (CCG, NHS, commissioner, other) and patient feedback

· Drive team to ensure excellent patient experience, providing feedback via patient satisfaction…