Speciality Lead Sonographer

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Speciality Lead Sonographer in Stoke-on-Trent to oversee General Ultrasound services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in scanning, leadership skills, and a post-graduate qualification in ultrasound. You will collaborate with a team to maintain optimal service delivery and manage workflows. This is a part-time, permanent role with a competitive salary ranging from £55,690 to £62,682 per annum.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• UK driving licence and access to vehicle necessary.
• Evidence of CPD and participation in QA programmes expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate expert level of knowledge for patients.
• Exercise professional autonomy in decision-making.
• Support management team in achieving departmental goals.

Skills

Independently scan and report broad range of examinations

Expertise in a relevant field of clinical practice / education / leadership

Experience of working in a large acute NHS trust

Participation in training and education

Education

Post‑graduate ultrasound qualification

Leadership or management qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

Speciality Lead Sonographer – General Ultrasound (Band 8a)

We are looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individual to join an established team of Speciality Lead Sonographers as a lead for General Ultrasound. You must have a flexible approach to working and a desire to further develop and progress the ultrasound service. You will support the operational management of the service ensuring appropriate workflows are maintained. A key component of the role is the management of in‑patient flow and Rapid Access pathways to ensure optimum service delivery and effective utilisation of resource.

You will work collaboratively within the team of Speciality Lead Sonographers supporting the management team in achieving departmental goals. You will provide leadership and support the education of Sonographers, Trainees and Support Workers. You should hold a Post Graduate qualification in ultrasound and have extensive clinical experience within both acute and outpatient settings. Leadership and demand management experience is essential.

Main Duties

• Provide and facilitate an expert level of knowledge
• Exercise the highest degree of professional autonomy in the decision‑making process that will improve overall patient outcomes and optimum service delivery
• Participate in team leadership, education, audit and develop innovative practice, identifying where service improvements can be made
• Maintain quality and governance processes, Datix, quality assurance and protocol review
• Training and student mentorship
• Support the management team in achieving departmental goals
• Support compliance with turnaround targets and statutory requirements

About Us

The Imaging Department provides a range of General Medical Ultrasound services which are managed and supported operationally from the Royal Stoke site. Clinical services are provided from Royal Stoke, County Stafford and multiple smaller community units. From April 2026 we will also provide services from the new Clinical Diagnostic Centre in Hanley.

The department provides out‑patient services and supports our busy acute in‑patient portals, plus offers a variety of sub‑speciality scanning including vascular, paediatric, MSK and Head & Neck.

We are a large modern department with a variety of equipment. We are a fast‑paced, dynamic and vibrant department with an interesting and challenging case load. We provide a 7‑day service including bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Job Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 8a
• Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 205‑7647733
• Job location: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust, Newcastle Road, Stoke‑on‑Trent, ST4 6QG

Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification, or contact the hiring manager on the details provided.

Qualifications – Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Independently scan and report broad range of examinations
• Evidence of CPD
• Expertise in a relevant field of clinical practice / education / leadership
• Participation in quality‑assurance programmes
• Participation in training and education
• Experience of working in a large acute NHS trust
• Participation in development review process (PDRs)
• Experience of risk management processes – Datix

Desirable

• Leadership experience
• Evidence of involvement in research and audit
• Quality management and document review
• Operational and performance management experience
• Knowledge of complaints processes and patient experience

Qualifications – Essential to Role

• HCPC registration
• UK driving licence and access to vehicle

Qualifications – Education

• Post‑graduate ultrasound qualification
• Desirable: Leadership or management qualification or equivalent experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

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

Employer Details

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

UHNM, Newcastle Road, Stoke‑on‑Trent, ST4 6QG

Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk