Team Leader - Ultrasound

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1 Date: September 2012 Job Title : Team Leader - Ultrasound Department : Radiology Location : Waitemata DHB sites Reporting To : Radiology Operations Manager Direct Reports : Clinical Tutor Sonography Sonographers & student sonographers Functional Relationships with : Internal WDHB Radiology Operations Manager WDHB radiologists WDHB radiology staff North Shore and Waitakere Hospital Radiology Coordinators Clinical and Support staff WDHB inpatient and outpatient services ECC Maternity Services Learning and Development External Other DHBs. Professional Services Organisations GP s and other community radiology referrers Patients Suppliers Equipment and consumables Teaching and training organisations Purpose : To provide an efficient and effective operational ultrasound service which is safe, of high quality standard and customer focused. Working in conjunction with the Radiology Coordinators at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals to ensure that the contribution to patient care by sonographers is optimised. Professional Leadership and clinical governance Presents high level clinical and professional perspectives in addressing key strategic and operational issues in organisational decision making processes. Role models a patient/consumer centred approach

2 Work in partnership with the radiology coordinators to provide supervision and leadership to the ultrasound team Participate as member of the Radiology management team Provides advice and recommendations on the professions contribution to overall service development and strategic direction as part of the relevant management team Presents high level clinical and professional perspectives in addressing key strategic and operational issues in radiology and organisational decision making processes. Works closely with radiology team leaders to ensure service delivery is consistent with DHB-wide strategies for ultrasound Provides advice and recommendations on the professions contribution to Ultrasound ln service development and strategic direction Articulates the direction and goals of the radiology service and ensures that these are reflected in team meetings Provides clinical advice and guidance to staff. Maximise the effectiveness of the service by promoting evidence based practice, responsive patient focused care, Effective communication is maintained within the radiology service and with internal and external stakeholders Supports the Coordinators with clinical activity to ensure they are managed efficiently, in line with department protocols and in liaison with the Radiology Co-ordinators. Contributes to business planning, quality and efficiency initiatives Participates in management team meetings Works in partnership with colleagues Human Resource Management Performance planning, coaching and appraisals are completed annually according to organisational policy and in conjunction with the Radiology Coordinators. Manage change processes in ways which meet and maintain planned objectives for the service. Good interpersonal relationships are displayed by staff in the coordination of care with patients and their families. Sonographers are motivated and well trained, focussed on providing the best possible patient care, by agreeing accountabilities and standards of performance Provides leadership and direction to the Clinical Tutor Sonography in the educational curriculum for sonography training. Participates in the development of sonography professional educational programmes Supports the Clinical Tutor - Sonography with co-ordinating the training programme for sonography that is in partnership with training organisations. Works with the Clinical Tutor of sonography to ensure appropriate clinical support and clinical

3 Quality & Risk Management Continuous quality improvement To recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 environment is available for sonographers Supports and promotes research and innovation in line with WDHB objectives Attends and participates in learning organization meetings when necessary Supports and participates in teaching and educational forums. Manages the CME allowance spreadsheet and assist sonographers with application for conference leave Develops and monitors quality protocols/indicators that demonstrate the professions contribution to quality patient care, and IANZ accreditation Ensures that risk is minimised in the ultrasound service, through effective identification, audit and risk management planning Oversee and assist in change processes Participates and demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement Participates and assists with projects within the department Leads and participates in projects that may be required by senior management Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and safety representative for area

4 Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 5 organisational Values of: Respect Integrity Compassion Openness Customer Focus Behavioural Competencies Behaviour Demonstrated Communicates and Works Co-operatively Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, patients & their families and the community & Iwi. Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in Partnership to Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Works in a way that: Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population. Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics. Improves health Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Review Date: Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract.

5 PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Team Leader - Ultrasound Qualification Minimum Qualified sonographer with Unitec post graduate diploma in ultrasound, DMU or equivalent qualification Preferred Continued development through post-registration education and learning opportunities in ultrasound Experience Minimum of 5 years post registration experience Experience in clinical leadership Experience working in a management although not essential Personal attributes Good communication skills and customer service practices. Understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Initiative. A positive Nursing identity and commitment to helping ultrasound practice develop in this organisation. Positive manner, able to influence without conflict. Calm, even, consistent and mature personality. Upholds confidentiality with a reputation for high integrity and discretion. Demonstrated confident collaborative approach in team practice. Flexible and able to work under direction. Sensitive and constructive in responding to the needs of individuals and groups. An active listener has a way of valuing everyone s opinions. Committed to excellence in service delivery and continuous quality improvement. Skills / Knowledge / Behavior Reputation for good clinical practice and ability to coach and guide staff to meet patient needs. A credible role model Detailed knowledge and understanding of the legislation surrounding privacy and informed consent Extensive knowledge practicing as an experience sonographer Excellent communicator, highly articulate and excellent listening skills Self-directed/use of initiative, confident skill in negotiation and consultation. Manages personal stress effectively Upholds confidentiality with a reputation for integrity and discretion Ability to work well in a team, enhancing the capability and contribution of the team Ability to effectively share clinical knowledge with others and help transform practice Works effectively using a sense of humour