Lead Specialist Sonographer - General

Cencora | Pharma solutions; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is looking for a dynamic Lead Sonographer to manage the General Ultrasound Department at Lewisham Hospital. This role involves clinical leadership, service planning, and ensuring optimal patient care while collaborating with various teams. The successful candidate will oversee staff development and operational excellence in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sonographer managing an ultrasound service.
• Strong leadership and clinical governance skills.
• Commitment to staff development and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the General Ultrasound Department.
• Oversee staffing and service delivery optimization.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Clinical Governance

Service Planning

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Ultrasound

Job description

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) are seeking a dynamic and motivated Lead Sonographer for general Ultrasound at Lewisham Hospital. This role offers an opportunity to work in a busy clinical environment and to be part of an expanding ultrasound service.

The service operates across University Hospital Lewisham (UHL), Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), providing a range of diagnostic studies. The post holder will manage the General Ultrasound Department at Lewisham Hospital.

This position is suitable for an experienced Sonographer interested in managing an ultrasound service, teaching, and clinical governance. It offers a chance to lead a team and deliver excellent patient care.

The Lead Sonographer will oversee the daily operations and clinical leadership of the ultrasound service, including workforce management, maintaining standards, service delivery optimization, and ensuring resilience amid increasing demand.

Responsibilities include acting as the primary contact for ultrasound at Lewisham, managing clinical practice, staff development, rota management, and service planning. The role also involves cross-cover for obstetric sonography during leave periods.

The post requires collaboration with radiologists, radiographic assistants, clerical teams, outpatient services, A&E, and inpatient units to ensure efficient service delivery.

Our staff are our greatest asset. We promote engagement and inclusivity through various initiatives aimed at improving representation, access, and staff experience, emphasizing equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management: Support the ultrasound team, manage staff welfare, development, and performance, and oversee staffing rotas and recruitment.
• Service Delivery & Planning: Increase capacity to meet demand, optimize appointment booking, and ensure safe, effective service across all lists.
• Clinical Governance & Quality: Maintain standards, support audits, incident reporting, and infection control.
• Workforce Development: Support training, upskilling, and continuous learning initiatives.
• Operational & Financial Management: Act as budget holder, monitor expenditure, and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work with radiologists and other teams to support service development and effective communication.