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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Speciality Lead Sonographer

The closing date is 02 January 2026

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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 developand 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 aPost Graduate qualification in ultrasound and have extensiveclinical experience within both acute and outpatient settings. Leadership and demand management experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

  • 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

About us

TheImaging Department provides a range of General Medical Ultrasound services which are managed and supported operationally from the Royal Stoke site. Clinical services are providedfrom 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.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7647733

Job locations

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

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
  • Participates in development review process (PDR's)
  • 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

Essential to role

Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • UK driving license and access to vehicle

Education

Essential

  • Post graduate Ultrasound Qualification

Desirable

  • Leadership or management qualification or equivalent experience
Person Specification

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
  • Participates in development review process (PDR's)
  • 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

Essential to role

Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • UK driving license and access to vehicle

Education

Essential

  • 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Sonographer

Gayle Beresford

gayle.beresford@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782679073

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7647733

Job locations

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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