Head & Neck Ultrasound Trainee Specialist

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is offering a Training role for a Trainee Clinical Specialist Sonographer (Head & Neck). You will work within our Head & Neck Ultrasound Service to develop specialist skills toward autonomous practice.

The programme provides supervised examinations, opportunities to report findings, and ultrasound-guided procedures such as FNA, with close mentor support from radiologists and ENT clinicians.

Qualifications

• Structured development pathway for Head & Neck ultrasound practice.
• Supervised ultrasound examinations within competency framework.
• Exposure to ultrasound-guided procedures including FNA.
• Collaboration with radiology and ENT teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake supervised Head & Neck ultrasound examinations as part of a defined competency framework.
• Develop the skills to independently interpret, report and communicate ultrasound findings.
• Participate in training for ultrasound-guided procedures, including Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
• Assist in delivery of ENT, Head & Neck Cancer and Rapid Diagnostic pathways.
• Work with Sonographers, Radiologists, ENT Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to diagnostic reports.
• Participate in audit, quality assurance and clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to service development and CPD.

Skills

Head & Neck US

Ultrasound reporting

FNA guidance

Clinical training

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is offering a Training role for a Trainee Clinical Specialist Sonographer (Head & Neck). You will work within our Head & Neck Ultrasound Service to develop specialist skills toward autonomous practice.

The programme provides supervised examinations, opportunities to report findings, and ultrasound-guided procedures such as FNA, with close mentor support from radiologists and ENT clinicians.