Consultant Clinical Sonographer

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Sonographer (Band 8B) to lead and advance our Ultrasound service across Trust sites. You will provide expert clinical practice across multiple modalities including general abdominal, gynaecology, obstetrics, vascular, and at least one specialist area, while delivering strategic leadership and governance.

You will shape service development, lead clinical governance and audit, support research delivery and provide high‑level training and

Qualifications

• Qualification in Medical Ultrasound with BSc Hons or equivalent.
• HCPC or equivalent professional registration.
• Management experience in an NHS Hospital setting.
• Participation in research and development activity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialised diagnostic and interventional ultrasound examinations, independently performing and reporting a wide range of scans in line with national and local guidelines.
• Provide expert clinical leadership, ensuring safe and effective practice, supporting quality assurance programs and contributing to equipment evaluation and procurement.
• Lead and develop the Ultrasound service, supporting strategic planning, demand and capacity review and harmonization across Trust sites.
• Manage and support the sonography workforce, including recruitment, performance management, appraisal and competency assessment.
• Lead ultrasound research and audit activity, supporting clinical trials and presenting findings at professional forums.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines and care pathways aligned with national recommendations.
• Deliver specialist teaching and mentorship to internal and external learners.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and empathetically to patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure accurate information governance and effective use of IT systems including PACS/RIS/PAS.
• Work flexibly across Trust sites, supporting 7‑day working, fast‑track pathways and one‑stop clinic models.

Skills

Communication skills

Ethical communication

CPD commitment

Education

Qualification in Medical Ultrasound

BSc Hons degree or equivalent

HCPC registration

NHS management experience

Research & development activity

Job description

Main area Ultrasound Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share

37.5 hours per week (Role will involve weekend and bank holiday working) Job ref 225-Div3-8302778

Employer The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital Town Wednesfield Salary £66,582 - £77,368 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 12:00

Consultant Clinical Sonographer

Band 8b

Job overview

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Consultant Sonographer (Band 8B) to lead and advance our Ultrasound service. You will provide expert clinical practice across a wide range of ultrasound modalities, including general abdominal, gynaecology, obstetrics, vascular (e.g., carotid and DVT), and at least one specialist area such as paediatrics, neonatal, MSK, head & neck or interventional ultrasound .
This senior role combines advanced autonomous clinical practice with strategic leadership responsibilities. You will shape service development, lead clinical governance and audit activity, support research delivery, and provide high‑level training and mentorship to sonographers, medical colleagues and external learners. Working across Trust sites, you will collaborate closely with Radiology Consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure harmonized, safe and effective ultrasound services.
We are looking for a dynamic leader committed to excellence in patient care ,innovation, and continuous improvement. Sonographers not yet trained in all modalities will be supported with further development where possible .

Main duties of the job

Deliver highly specialised diagnostic and interventional ultrasound examinations, independently performing and reporting a wide range of scans in line with national and local guidelines.
Provide expert clinical leadership, ensuring safe and effective practice, supporting quality assurance programs and contributing to equipment evaluation and procurement.
Lead and develop the Ultrasound service, supporting strategic planning, demand and capacity review and harmonization across Trust sites.
Manage and support the sonography workforce, including recruitment, performance management, appraisal and competency assessment.
Lead ultrasound research and audit activity, supporting clinical trials and presenting findings at professional forums.
Develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines and care pathways aligned with national recommendations.
Deliver specialist teaching and mentorship to internal and external learners.
Communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and empathetically to patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams.
Ensure accurate information governance and effective use of IT systems including PACS/RIS/PAS.
Work flexibly across Trust sites, supporting 7‑day working, fast‑track pathways and one‑stop clinic models.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification document attached for full details of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualification in Medical Ultrasound. BSc Hons degree or equivalent experience
• HCPC or equivalent professional registration.
• Management experience in an NHS Hospital setting
• Participation in research and development activity

Communication Skills

• Please give a short example (less than 200 words) describing your ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including Consultants ,Sonographers, Midwives, GP’s , Nurses and other Health care workers when discussing patient management
• Describe your understanding of ethical and moral issues surrounding the delivery of highly sensitive and at times distressing information to the patients.
• Mentor and Assessor certification from a recognized University
• Experience developing patient information materials (leaflets, guidancedocuments or digital resources) to support clear, accessible communication or patients undergoing ultrasound examinations

Flexibility and Professionalism

• Ability to work across Trust sites and participate in 7‑day service delivery.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining professional registration.
• Experience presenting at national or international conferences
• Experience supporting governance, vetting, 3D ultrasound, PACS/Soliton super‑user responsibilities or screening pathways

Flexible Working

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Qualifications

- Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre‑employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

Visa/Sponsorship Information

In line with UKVI requirements, the Trust is unable to sponsor any applicants for Skilled Woker Visas who do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements including applicable salary thresholds and concessions. Before applying, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK, or that the role is eligible for sponsorship. For more information, please visit: Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.