Autonomous Head & Neck Ultrasound Specialist

UHCW; Coventry; Sur place; GBP 58 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Specialist Sonographer (Head and Neck) to independently perform, report and interpret advanced Head and Neck ultrasound examinations and ultrasound-guided FNA within a high-volume diagnostic service.

You will work autonomously, supporting rapid cancer diagnosis and MDT decision-making, with teaching and workforce development responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience performing ultrasound-guided FNA in Head and Neck.
• Autonomous practitioner in Head and Neck ultrasound with MDT involvement.
• Strong CPD and leadership in ultrasound services.

Responsabilités

• Independently perform and report advanced Head and Neck ultrasound examinations.
• Undertake ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) procedures.
• Provide expert clinical opinion and diagnostic support for complex cases.
• Participate in one-stop neck lump and cancer diagnostic pathways.
• Mentor trainee sonographers and radiographers.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Head and neck ultrasound

Ultrasound-guided FNA

Clinical leadership

MDT presentations

Service improvement

Teaching and training

Formation

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

PgDip in Medical Ultrasound

Master’s in Medical Ultrasound/Advanced Practice

Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Outils

PACS

RIS

Ultrasound reporting systems

Description du poste

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Specialist Sonographer (Head and Neck) to independently perform, report and interpret advanced Head and Neck ultrasound examinations and ultrasound-guided FNA within a high-volume diagnostic service.

You will work autonomously, supporting rapid cancer diagnosis and MDT decision-making, with teaching and workforce development responsibilities.