Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Manager - General Ultrasound.The role is based primarily at the Royal Derby Hospital, as well as services at Ilkeston Community Hospital, Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Ripley Community Hospital and St Oswald's, Long Eaton.
The role will have the successful candidate supporting our General Ultrasound services. The successful candidate will work closely with other clinical managers across our Ultrasound service and other modalities, as well as other administrative colleagues.
A successful track record of managing change and the ability to effectively engage with and develop our dedicated Imaging Team is key.
This is an opportunity to join UHDB and lead our established and dynamic team in continuing to develop our growing Community Diagnostic Services across our service and provide a high quality, patient focused Ultrasound service, which supports a wide range of clinical specialties.
If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Sonographer with a proven track record of excellent leadership qualities, innovation and driving successful change and service improvement within a busy General Ultrasound Department.
You must be keen to further your skills operating within a fast-paced environment whilst supporting a service to transform and deliver.
You will be joining the team of Clinical Managers within UHDB Imaging and will be taking part in the operational leadership, working closely with our Senior Management/Clinical/administration teams ensuring that a high quality and responsive service is delivered across UHDB.
Closing date of applications: 23 June 2025
Interview date: 07 July 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
53,755 to 60,504 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-3668
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• HCPC registration
• Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant area
• Portfolio of CPD relevant to specialist area, demonstrating continuous personal and professional development.
• To be able to demonstrate significant management and clinical experience
• BSc Hons or equivalent in diagnostic radiography

Desirable

• Full Masters qualification in specialist area
• Management qualification
• Postgraduate education in other areas
• Short courses

Knowledge
Essential

• Professional and clinical knowledge relative to a specialist service
• To be able to demonstrate good leadership skills
• To be able to demonstrate good workforce development skills
• Demonstrate interprofessional and interagency working
• To be able to demonstrate knowledge of Government policy and direction

Desirable

• Underpinning knowledge for advanced practice skills outside of the declared scope within this job description
• Experience of service management

Experience
Essential

• To be able to demonstrate team management skills
• Demonstrable financial management skills such as managing/overseeing a budget
• Demonstrable knowledge of high level clinical skills

Desirable

• Experience of service management

Skills and Ability
Essential

• High level communication skills, including negotiation, influence and empathy
• To be able to demonstrate good leadership skills both professional and clinical across the range of service provision
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to direct education, train and develop services
• To be able to demonstrate experience in supporting engagement with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

• Demonstrable team building skills

Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• HCPC registration
• Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant area
• Portfolio of CPD relevant to specialist area, demonstrating continuous personal and professional development.
• To be able to demonstrate significant management and clinical experience
• BSc Hons or equivalent in diagnostic radiography

Desirable

• Full Masters qualification in specialist area
• Management qualification
• Postgraduate education in other areas
• Short courses

Knowledge
Essential

• Professional and clinical knowledge relative to a specialist service
• To be able to demonstrate good leadership skills
• To be able to demonstrate good workforce development skills
• Demonstrate interprofessional and interagency working
• To be able to demonstrate knowledge of Government policy and direction

Desirable

• Underpinning knowledge for advanced practice skills outside of the declared scope within this job description
• Experience of service management

Experience
Essential

• To be able to demonstrate team management skills
• Demonstrable financial management skills such as managing/overseeing a budget
• Demonstrable knowledge of high level clinical skills

Desirable

• Experience of service management

Skills and Ability
Essential

• High level communication skills, including negotiation, influence and empathy
• To be able to demonstrate good leadership skills both professional and clinical across the range of service provision
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to direct education, train and develop services
• To be able to demonstrate experience in supporting engagement with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

• Demonstrable team building skills