Ultrasound Clinical Trainer

Ultrasound Clinical Trainer

Location: Leicester (regular travel required, expenses covered)

Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent, full-time or part-time

Sponsorship: This employer is able to sponsor applicants who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements.

About the role:

A leading provider of NHS and private healthcare is seeking a dedicated Ultrasound Clinical Trainer to support services across Leicester. This role involves providing training, supervision, and clinical support to Sonographers while ensuring high-quality ultrasound service delivery. Travel expenses will be covered by the employer.

The successful candidate will oversee training, conduct audits, provide second opinions, and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines. They will also be responsible for maintaining a safe and effective working environment that meets patient and staff needs.

Key responsibilities:

Clinical

• Undertake ultrasound procedures in line with modality-specific clinical guidelines and protocols (aligned with RCR & SOR Standards).
• Conduct examinations based on patient referrals, adhering to organisational policies.
• Provide training and supervision for trainee Sonographers across all areas of scanning and reporting.
• Ensure a safe, effective, caring, and well-led environment responsive to patient and staff requirements.
• Provide second opinions and review reports for second reporting as required.
• Support the Clinical Lead as required.

Operations

• Support the Operational Management Team with queries and provide Sonographer cover when needed.
• Participate in team meetings and ensure effective communication within the service.
• Compile reports as required by management and the Clinical Lead.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information systems.
• Ensure all reports are stored correctly and that scans are reported on the same working day unless a second opinion is required.

Governance

• Investigate and respond to service user complaints and reported incidents.
• Ensure compliance with company Health and Safety policies.
• Follow ultrasound-specific protocols to support service requirements.
• Support the Clinical Lead with protocol reviews, agenda items, and forum actions.

People Management

• Direct and supervise the workload of Sonographers under training and supervision.
• Address and manage conduct and capability issues in line with company policies.
• Support the recruitment, selection, and development of Sonographers.
• Maintain accurate training, professional development, and performance records.
• Promote equal opportunities for staff and ensure adequate development opportunities.

Quality and Audit

• Conduct audit assignments in consultation with the Consultant Radiologist, Clinical Lead, and Head of Service Delivery.
• Ensure that audit results are discussed with Sonographers to promote continued learning and development.
• Provide an effective contribution to the Quality Assurance Framework through internal audit work.
• Ensure compliance with all systems and processes for internal audit.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Ultrasound (or equivalent).
• Registration with HCPC, SOR, or RCT.
• Experience in clinical audits, compiling results, and presenting outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Data Protection Act, Information Governance, and Caldicott Principles.
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) fundamental standards for healthcare.
• Significant clinical experience as a qualified Sonographer, undertaking a wide range of procedures.
• Ability to train, support, and motivate team members.
• Experience in performing and managing ultrasound clinical audits.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £52,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave, plus up to 5 additional days for length of service.
• Option to carry over up to 5 days of annual leave.
• Health cash plan and access to healthcare services.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Referral programme.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.