Lead Educational Sonographer

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Sonographer to take on a leading role in education and development within the ultrasound workforce. This exciting position involves shaping high-quality training and fostering a supportive learning environment. Candidates should possess strong clinical expertise, a passion for teaching, and excellent leadership skills. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to innovation and continuous improvement in practice, all while enjoying a flexible working environment that supports your work-life balance.

Benefits

Discounted Travel Benefits

Parking Options

Salary Sacrifice Options for Bikes

Salary Sacrifice Options for Low-Emission Cars

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in ultrasound areas.
• Evidence of leadership and supporting colleagues’ learning.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise learning activities in practice.
• Maintain knowledge of governance and national/international guidance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Expertise

Teaching Skills

Time Management

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound

Professional Registration (e.g., HCPC, NMC)

Tools

Ultrasound Imaging Systems

Job description

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

University Hospital Southampton is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Sonographer to join our friendly team as a Band 8 Lead Educational Sonographer. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the education and development of our ultrasound workforce.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and delivering high-quality training and fostering a supportive learning environment.

We are looking for someone with strong clinical expertise, a passion for teaching, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to driving innovation and continuous improvement in practice.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely demonstrates strong time management and a commitment to innovation. Personalizing your application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial, as reliance on generic, AI-generated content may lead to rejection if multiple candidates present similar information.

At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment to support your work-life balance, whether you are balancing family, study, or wellbeing with your career.

We proudly champion individuality, fostering a diverse, inclusive environment. We are committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to contribute.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Support and supervise a range of learning activities in practice.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills, including decision-making and staff support.
• Support colleagues to promote learning and create an excellent learning environment.
• Maintain sound knowledge of all areas of governance and national/international guidance for ultrasound imaging.
• Understand the work practices of other departments with which radiology interfaces.

Person specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

• Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound
• Appropriate Professional Registration (e.g., HCPC, NMC)
• Significant post-qualification experience in at least two ultrasound areas, including abdominal imaging.
• Evidence of leadership in practice and supporting colleagues’ learning.
• Equipment super-user within your area of specialty.
• Knowledge of imaging systems and governance in ultrasound.
• Ability to interpret scans, provide diagnostic reports, and understand clinician requirements.
• Evidence of CPD, training material creation, and research or audit presentations.
• Previous management or supervisory experience.
• Understanding and experience of systems leadership.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We do not accept queries via agencies.

We offer a travel promise, including parking, discounted travel benefits, and salary sacrifice options for bikes and low-emission cars.

Our commitment to equality

We promote a work environment free from harassment and discrimination, providing training and monitoring to ensure equality across all aspects of employment.

How and why we use your information

We may use your data for the prevention and detection of fraud and share it with relevant authorities, complying with GDPR regulations.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to disclosure checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related legislation.