Job summary
- Main area
- Ultrasound Diagnostics
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 164-7847874
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Nottingham university hospitals trust
- Town
- nottingham
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Specialist-Ultrasound
Band 8a
Job overview
The role will be clinically focussed, with the post holder undertaking scanning sessions, in conjunction with non-clinical duties. As we are a tertiary referral centre a proportion of the workload is specialised and requires advanced knowledge. The service covers all aspects of Obstetrics and gynaecology, all general US, small parts, MSK and Neuro. The post-holder will be regarded as a senior specialist sonographer with skills across general and Obs/Gynae ultrasound and the ability to scan and report autonomously in at least one specialised field. They will be able to demonstrate specialised knowledge and expertise to support the US consultant roles sonographers and Ultrasound managers in service delivery. The role requires the successful candidate to develop an innovative team that demonstrates a leading edge-based practice in our ultrasound department, therefore, ensuring delivery of an effective, high quality and evidence-based ultrasound service for our patient care. Develop a future vision and strategies for Sonography services at NUH and in the East Midlands. To be responsible for the training and educational strategy and implementation in Ultrasound leading on the training of students, Sonographers and Resident Doctors in all the relevant aspects of ultrasound practice including their individual development needs in a motivational manner
Main duties of the job
To provide an efficient, high quality ultrasound service with comprehensive unsupervised scans and written reports
To participate in the vetting and prioritising of US examinations according to departmental and national guidelines
Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide an excellent experience for patients
To independently undertake ultrasound examinations using a high level of specialist knowledge in line with local, regional and national guidance
To be responsible for the professional leadership and training of the sonography team
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own and others current practices using evidence-based practice projects, audit, outcome measures and benchmarking.
Oversee the supervision, education and performance of students and trainees to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set to the appropriate qualification
To undertake appraisals of immediate subordinates, setting objectives and identifying training needs, to meet department and individual goals
To lead the non-medical Ultrasound clinical audit, research and innovation programme on behalf of the department.
To lead and support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the service through clinical audit in liaison with the other clinical and medical leaders in Radiology and other relevant stakeholders.
Please see Job Description for further details
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role will be clinically focussed, with the post holder undertaking scanning sessions, in conjunction with non-clinical duties. As we are a tertiary referral centre a proportion of the workload is specialised and requires advanced knowledge. The service covers all aspects of Obstetrics and gynaecology, all general US, small parts, MSK and Neuro. The post-holder will be regarded as a senior specialist sonographer with skills across general and Obs/Gynae ultrasound and the ability to scan and report autonomously in at least one specialised field.
Please see attached job description and person specification for details
Person specification
Training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- B.Sc. Hons/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent professional body
- Post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound at Masters level (PgDip) or DMU
- HCPC registration or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in Leadership/staff management
Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge in more than one area of Ultrasound
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Able to teach and give presentations
- Proven ability to develop and lead a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience in presenting at National/International conferences
Planning and organisational skills
Essential criteria
- To show ability to manage the departmental workload in collaboration with the modality manager
Other requirments specific to role
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to working (early starts, weekends, evenings) changes to working schedule, cross site working
- Demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Audit and Governance-evidence of participation
- Commitment to support the Trust’s Values
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marie Hodgskiss
- Job title
- Radiology Clinical Operational Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Zayn Iqbal -PA
Email: Zayn.Iqbal2@nhs.net
EXT: 76547
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