Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Radiology
- Gradd
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Fixed Term)
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 18.75 awr yr wythnos (Additional band 7 scanning hours available to make up to 37.5 hours)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 318-26-T0266
- Cyflogwr
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Tref
- Gloucester
- Cyflog
- £57,528 - £64,750 (pa, pro rata if part-time)
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 04/05/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Obstetric Ultrasound Modality Lead, Band 8a
Band 8a
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and clinically respected Obstetric Ultrasound Lead (Band 8a) to provide professional, clinical and operational leadership for our Obstetric Ultrasound service.
This is a senior specialty management role within the Radiology Directorate, working closely with the Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Modality Lead, Women & Children’s Division, maternity services and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver a high‑quality, safe, and effective obstetric ultrasound service across the Trust.
The postholder will combine expert clinical knowledge with strong leadership and service improvement skills, supporting delivery of national screening requirements, quality standards and strategic service development.
Additional working pattern details: Additional band 7 scanning hours available to make up to 1 WTE
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Provide professional and clinical leadership for the Obstetric Ultrasound service, ensuring safe, effective and patient‑centred care
- Responsible for managing daily obstetric ultrasound operations, ensuring adherence to national maternity screening requirements and modality governance.
- Collaborate with Women & Children’s leads to oversee staff, facilities, and resource allocation.
- Support efficient, effective, and safe service delivery.
- Lead policy and service development & improvement, including equipment procurement within modality.
- Member of the Radiology Management team, overseeing strategy, operations, and safety; deputises for the Ultrasound lead as required.
- Provide practical assistance, technical advice, and clinical support as required.
- Responsible for delivering of all national maternity screening targets related to scanning.
- Capable of carrying out diverse examinations within the clinical specialty for various patient groups, independently or alongside multidisciplinary team members, while adhering to professional, departmental, and legal standards. Utilising available clinical information, ensure the selection of suitable imaging techniques aligns with best practice and produces diagnostic-quality images.
- Take part in the provision of a 24-hour service working weekends and bank holidays as required.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services to a large and diverse population across Gloucestershire and beyond. Our Radiology and Ultrasound services are central to maternity and women’s health pathways, and we are committed to innovation, quality improvement and compassionate leadership.
You will join a supportive senior leadership team with strong links across Radiology, Women & Children’s services and the wider Trust, with opportunities to influence service development at both local and regional level.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role requirements.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc or equivalent in relevant area of practice
- Relevant professional registration (HCPC/NMC registration or equivalent)
Meini prawf dymunol
- MSc or equivalent in Obstetric Ultrasound
Knowledge & Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant post qualification experience in Obstetric Ultrasound
- Strong understanding of national screening requirements, governance and quality standards
- Ability to work under pressure with an unpredictable workload
- Excellent communication, organisational and decision making skills
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of own level of responsibility, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information.
- Comprehensive understanding of the requirements of IR(ME)R and IRR and CQC requirements
Meini prawf dymunol
- Take a lead role in weekly MDT meetings, presenting screening cases and aiding decision making in further management of patient care.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of using departmental computerised patient systems –PACS/CRIS
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of Managing Obstetric Ultrasound department
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Gofynion ymgeisio
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Gemma Bettington
- Teitl y swydd
- Radiology Services Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 03004225094
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