Lead Obstetric Sonographer

Cencora | Pharma solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital seeks a Lead Obstetric Sonographer to manage clinical operations and lead a dedicated sonography team. The role offers the chance to uphold national screening standards, ensuring high-quality patient care within a supportive environment. Candidates should possess significant expertise in obstetric ultrasound and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Lead obstetric ultrasound team.
• Ensure adherence to FASP standards.
• Manage clinical governance and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of ultrasound services.
• Supervise training for sonographers and medical staff.
• Coordinate departmental resources and audit research.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Education

Current HCPC or NMC registration

Accredited by the Fetal Medicine Foundation

Job description

The closing date is 19th Jun 2025 Anticipated Interview date(s) 19/6/25 Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting leadership role in Obstetric Ultrasound?

Musgrove Park hospital (MPH) is looking for an experienced obstetric scanning professional to lead the existing obstetric ultrasound team.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Obstetric Sonographer to join our Radiology team based at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. The hospital operates 4 obstetric scanning rooms at MPH. This post provides an exciting opportunity to take overall clinical and operational responsibility for obstetric ultrasound services within the maternity setting.

The successful candidate will lead and manage a dedicated team of sonographers, uphold national screening standards, and serve as the Screening Support Sonographer (SSS) for the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme. A balance of clinical scanning and leadership duties is expected, with protected time for administrative, governance, and service development responsibilities.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the obstetric ultrasound service across Musgrove Park Hospital and peripheral clinics.

  Act as the local Screening Support Sonographer (SSS), ensuring adherence to FASP and National Screening Committee standards.

  Undertake advanced level obstetric scanning (minimum 16 hours per week) and provide expert clinical advice.

  Supervise and support the training of sonographers, radiographers, midwives, students, and medical staff.

  Manage clinical governance, incident reporting, and service audit to uphold imaging quality and patient safety.

  Represent the service at Trust meetings, contributing to strategic planning and service improvement.

  Oversee staffing, sickness, appraisals, recruitment, and performance monitoring within the ANC ultrasound service.

  Lead multidisciplinary image review sessions and liaise with DQASS on quality improvement and training outcomes.

  Coordinate departmental resources including staff rotas, ultrasound equipment usage, and escalation planning.

  Support audit, research, and data submission to maintain high clinical and operational standards.

  Ensure accurate documentation and data entry via hospital IT systems, including statistical analysis for performance reports.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax

A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.

Person specification Qualifications Essential

• Current HCPC or NMC registration

• Accredited by the Fetal Medicine Foundation and FASP for Nuchal Translucency

• Proven experience of working in either an NHS Ultrasound or Maternity department

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma in Management or equivalent experience
• Significant post-registration experience in obstetric ultrasound

Experience Essential

• Proven leadership or management in a healthcare setting
• In-depth understanding of obstetric scanning and FASP standards and awareness of NHS screening programme requirements
• Knowledge of clinical governance and quality standards (e.g. UKAS, CQC)
• Advanced clinical scanning and autonomous reporting

Desirable

• Experience in training/mentoring clinical staff
• Experience implementing clinical policy or procedural change

Additional Criteria Essential

• Ability to manage a team and complex service delivery
• Well organised with ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Committed to service improvement and patient-centred care
• Excellent communication and empathetic counselling skills

Desirable

• High-level IT and data analysis skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Adam Turner

01823342406

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 8a

Salary £53755.00 to £60504.00 Yearly Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

1 Year(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2670

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA