Lead MSK Sonographer

To be responsible for the provision of a high quality and efficient Ultrasound service ensuring that access to services for all service users and constitutional and national waiting time targets are met. To undertake specialised and complex ultrasound techniques and procedures (including interventions) for a range of MSK examinations, communicating specialist diagnostic information to Referrers and to impart sensitive and sometimes distressing information to patients when necessary. To exercise a high degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process when undertaking examinations, assimilating complex facts or situations that require interpretation of imaging and symptoms leading to an appropriate management strategy / intervention for the patient. You would need to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process when undertaking examinations, working autonomously, planning, and prioritising your own and departmental workload. Be accountable for your own professional actions and work closely with the Lead ultrasound Consultant Radiologist promoting and developing the ultrasound service within the Trust and to the wider health system., As a specialist MSK Sonographer the post holder will be responsible for:

• Provision of a high level of expertise in the specialist clinical field of ultrasound imaging.
• To perform ultrasound guided interventional procedures (e.g., ultrasound guided injections and aspirations) to a high standard with ability to teach both diagnostic and interventional skills to Radiology Fellows, Radiology Registrars, and other sonographers.
• Working closely with the Ultrasound Lead Radiologist, you are responsible for leading both clinically as well as managerially the ultrasound service to help deliver a high-quality patient focused service.
• Working with the management team, to ensure key performance targets are delivered.
• Line manage imaging support staff.
• Demonstrating excellent people management skills to inspire and motivate, both direct reports and wider colleagues and enable the delivery and improvement of services.
• Supporting clinical governance, excellence in all areas of ultrasound practice and assist in obtaining QSI Accreditation.
  
  The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team. The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.