Ultrasound Clinical Trainer

Ultrasound Clinical Trainer

Location: Leicester (regular travel required, expenses covered)

Salary: £48,000 – £52,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent, full-time or part-time

Sponsorship: This employer is able to sponsor applicants who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements.

About the role:

A leading provider of NHS and private healthcare is seeking a dedicated Ultrasound Clinical Trainer to support services across Leicester. This role involves providing training, supervision, and clinical support to Sonographers while ensuring high-quality ultrasound service delivery. Travel expenses will be covered by the employer.

Key responsibilities:

Clinical

• Undertake ultrasound procedures in line with modality-specific clinical guidelines and protocols (aligned with RCR & SOR Standards).
• Conduct examinations based on patient referrals, adhering to organisational policies.
• Provide training and supervision for trainee Sonographers across all areas of scanning and reporting.
• Ensure a safe, effective, caring, and well-led environment responsive to patient and staff requirements.
• Provide second opinions and review reports for second reporting as required.
• Support the Clinical Lead as required.

Operations

• Support the Operational Management Team with queries and provide Sonographer cover when needed.
• Participate in team meetings and ensure effective communication within the service.
• Compile reports as required by management and the Clinical Lead.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information systems.
• Ensure all reports are stored correctly and that scans are reported on the same working day unless a second opinion is required.

Governance

• Investigate and respond to service user complaints and reported incidents.
• Ensure compliance with company Health and Safety policies.
• Follow ultrasound-specific protocols to support service requirements.
• Support the Clinical Lead with protocol reviews, agenda items, and forum actions.

People Management

• Direct and supervise the workload of Sonographers under training and supervision.
• Address and manage conduct and capability issues in line with company policies.
• Support the recruitment, selection, and development of Sonographers.
• Maintain accurate training, professional development, and performance records.
• Promote equal opportunities for staff and ensure adequate development opportunities.

Quality and Audit

• Conduct audit assignments in consultation with the Consultant Radiologist, Clinical Lead, and Head of Service Delivery.
• Ensure that audit results are discussed with Sonographers to promote continued learning and development.
• Provide an effective contribution to the Quality Assurance Framework through internal audit work.
• Ensure compliance with all systems and processes for internal audit.

Requirements:

• CASE-accredited Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Ultrasound (or equivalent).
• Registration with HCPC, SOR, or RCT.
• Experience in clinical audits, compiling results, and presenting outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Data Protection Act, Information Governance, and Caldicott Principles.
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) fundamental standards for healthcare.
• Significant clinical experience as a qualified Sonographer, undertaking a wide range of procedures.
• Ability to train, support, and motivate team members.
• Experience in performing and managing ultrasound clinical audits.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £52,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave, plus up to 5 additional days for length of service.
• Option to carry over up to 5 days of annual leave.
• Health cash plan and access to healthcare services.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Referral programme.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

How to apply:

If you are a skilled Sonographer with a passion for training and development, we welcome your application. Submit your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps. vitor@beaumontglobalhealthcare.co.uk

Vitor Rosado
Beaumont Global Healthcare
Unit 1C, Little Hyde Farm, Little Hyde Lane, Ingatestone, Essex,
Ingatestone, UK CM4 0DU
Phone: 07405 284110