Speciality Lead Sonographers

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Lead Sonographer for General Ultrasound. The role involves supporting operational management, improving patient outcomes, and facilitating education within a dynamic team. A postgraduate qualification in ultrasound and extensive clinical experience in both acute and outpatient settings are essential. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, and flexible working is considered in accordance with Trust policies.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in both acute and outpatient settings.
• Experience in leadership and demand management.

Responsibilities

• Provide an expert level of knowledge.
• Participate in team leadership and education.
• Support management in achieving departmental goals.
• Facilitate quality and governance processes.

Skills

Expert level of knowledge in ultrasound

Professional autonomy

Leadership

Mentorship skills

Quality assurance processes

Education

Post Graduate qualification in ultrasound

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Quality and Governance processes, Datix, Quality Assurance and Protocol review.
• Training and student mentorship.
• Supporting the management team in achieving departmental goals.
• Supporting compliance with Turnaround Targets and Statutory requirements.

Working for our organization

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.

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References – please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.

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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.