Trainee Head & Neck Ultrasound Specialist

UHCW; Coventry; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry invites applications for a Trainee Clinical Specialist Sonographer (Head & Neck). This development post is designed for an experienced clinician to specialise in Head & Neck ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures within a supported training pathway.

You will train with expert sonographers, radiologists and ENT clinicians to gain competencies for autonomous practice, contributing to ENT, Head & Neck cancer and rapid

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography.
• Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited).
• Evidence of ongoing ENT (Head & Neck) Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake supervised Head & Neck ultrasound examinations as part of a defined competency framework.
• Develop the skills required to independently perform and report Head & Neck ultrasound investigations.
• Participate in training for ultrasound-guided procedures, including Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
• Support the delivery of ENT, Head & Neck Cancer and Rapid Diagnostic pathways.
• Work closely with Clinical Specialist Sonographers, Radiologists, ENT Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the diagnostic pathway.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to the production of diagnostic reports.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.

Skills

Head & Neck ultrasound

Ultrasound reporting

Ultrasound scanning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry invites applications for a Trainee Clinical Specialist Sonographer (Head & Neck). This development post is designed for an experienced clinician to specialise in Head & Neck ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures within a supported training pathway.

You will train with expert sonographers, radiologists and ENT clinicians to gain competencies for autonomous practice, contributing to ENT, Head & Neck cancer and rapid