Job summary
- Main area
- Ultrasound
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent: Full time / Part time
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 205-7373901
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UHNM
- Town
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing
- 01/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Speciality Lead Sonographer
Band 8a
Job overview
Speciality Lead Sonographer – General & Gynaecology (Band 8a)
We are looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individual to join an established team of Speciality Lead Sonographers as a lead for General and Gynaecological ultrasound
You must have a flexible approach to working and a desire to further develop and progress the ultrasound service. You will support the operational management of the service ensuring appropriate workflows are maintained. A key component of the role is the management of in-patient flow and Rapid Access pathways to ensure optimum service delivery and effective utilisation of resource.
You will work collaboratively within the team of Speciality Lead Sonographers supporting the management team in achieving departmental goals.
You will provide leadership and support the education of Sonographers, Trainees and Support Workers.
You should hold a Post Graduate qualification in ultrasound and have extensive clinical experience within both acute and outpatient settings. Leadership and demand management experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
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Provide and facilitate an expert level of knowledge
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Exercise the highest degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process that will improve overall patient outcomes and optimum service delivery
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Participate in team leadership, education, audit and develop innovative practice, identifying where service improvements can be made.
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Quality and Governance processes, Datix, Quality Assurance and Protocol review
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Training and student mentorship
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Supporting the management team in achieving departmental goals
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Supporting compliance with Turnaround Targets and Statutory requirements
Working for our organisation
The Imaging Department provides a range of General Medical Ultrasound services which are managed and supported operationally from the Royal Stoke site. Clinical services are provided from Royal Stoke, County Stafford and multiple smaller community units. From April 2026 we will also provide services from the new Clinical Diagnostic Centre in Hanley.
The department provides out-patient services and supports our busy acute in-patient portals, plus offers a variety of sub speciality scanning including, vascular, paediatric, MSK and Head & Neck.
We are a large modern department with a variety of equipment. We are a fast paced, dynamic and vibrant department with an interesting and challenging case load. We provide a 7-day service including bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification, or contact the hiring manager on the details provided.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Independently scan and report broad range of examinations
- Evidence of CPD
- Expertise in a relevant field of clinical practice / education / leadership
- Participation in Quality Assurance Programmes
- Participation in training and education
- Experience of working in a large acute NHS trust
- Participates in development review process (PDR's)
- Experience of risk management processes - Datix
Desirable criteria
- Leadership experience
- Evidence of involvement in research and audit
- Quality management and document review
- Operational and Performance management experience
- Knowledge of complaints processes and patient experience
Essential to role
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- UK driving license and access to vehicle
Education
Essential criteria
- Post graduate Ultrasound Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Leadership or management qualification or equivalent experience
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mo Saleh
- Job title
- NOUS Superintendent
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01782 679073
- Additional information
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