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Main area
Ultrasound
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent: Full time / Part time
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (7.5 hour days across a 7 day service)
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

NHS

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 maintainedA 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

  • Provide and facilitate an expert level of knowledge 

  • Exercise the highest degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process that will improve overall patient outcomes and optimum service delivery  

  • Participate in team leadership, education, audit and develop innovative practice, identifying where service improvements can be made. 

  • Quality and Governance processes, Datix, Quality Assurance and Protocol review 

  • Training and student mentorship  

  • Supporting the management team in achieving departmental goals  

  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mo Saleh
Job title
NOUS Superintendent
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01782 679073
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