Head & Neck Ultrasound Specialist in Training

Bidvane; Coventry; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is offering a developmental post for a sonographer aiming to progress to independent specialist practice in Head & Neck ultrasound. The role focuses on supervised scans with progression toward reporting, within a structured competency programme shared with ENT and Radiology colleagues.

Applicants should hold a diagnostic radiography degree, HCPC registration and a CASE-accredited ultrasound qualification, with ongoing ENT CPD to support

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• CASE-accredited ultrasound qualification (postgraduate).
• Ongoing ENT (Head & Neck) CPD to support autonomous practice.

Responsabilités

• Undertake supervised Head & Neck ultrasound examinations under a defined competency framework.
• Develop the skills to independently perform and report Head & Neck ultrasound investigations.
• Take part in specialist training in ultrasound-guided procedures, including Fine Needle Aspiration.
• Support ENT, Head & Neck Cancer and Rapid Diagnostic pathways, including one-stop and urgent cancer pathways.
• Review clinical information and imaging to support patient assessment and management.
• Work with Sonographers, Radiologists, ENT Consultants, Pathologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the diagnostic pathway.
• Keep accurate and timely patient records and produce diagnostic reports.
• Take part in audit, quality assurance, service evaluation and clinical governance.
• Complete continuing professional development, required competencies and academic programmes.
• Support departmental teaching, learning and service development.
• Contribute to a safe, responsive and effective diagnostic imaging service.

Connaissances

Neck ultrasound

Ultrasound reporting

FNA procedures

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Teaching / mentorship

Formation

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Postgraduate certificate or diploma in medical ultrasound (CASE accredited)

Ongoing ENT (Head & Neck) continuing professional development

Description du poste

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is offering a developmental post for a sonographer aiming to progress to independent specialist practice in Head & Neck ultrasound. The role focuses on supervised scans with progression toward reporting, within a structured competency programme shared with ENT and Radiology colleagues.

Applicants should hold a diagnostic radiography degree, HCPC registration and a CASE-accredited ultrasound qualification, with ongoing ENT CPD to support