Job summary
We're seeking a dynamic expert practitioner to shape the future of clinical learning within our Sonography team. As a role model and leader, you'll collaborate with senior colleagues, trainees, and external partners to create an environment where exceptional care is standard. You'll drive innovative training programmes, develop postgraduate practitioners, and empower teams to operate at the pinnacle of their expertise.
This role demands a strategic thinker with a passion for education and workforce development. You'll manage our Sonography Training Programme, fostering the next generation of talent, while aligning with national and organisational goals. Working closely with Modality Leads, clinical educators, and higher education institutions, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring robust training standards and driving continuous improvement.
Beyond education, you'll lead by example clinically, delivering high-quality ultrasound services, and providing expert advice to colleagues and patients alike. With a focus on enhancing care quality and service delivery, you'll champion evidence based practice, inspire cultural change, and support our diverse teams in achieving excellence.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact and thrive in a role that blends clinical expertise with educational leadership, apply today!
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be an expert practitioner, resource and role model in order to develop and maintain an effective clinical learning environment. They will provide, leadership and support to the Sonographers and trainee Sonographers to ensure patients receive high quality care.
- The role will involve extensive engagement with the Directorate, the Divisions and clinical areas within the Trust to build relationships with Modality Leads, Senior and Trainee Sonographers, doctors and education leads.
- The post holder will understand the drivers and challenges in supporting, supervising and assessing students and apprentices in different service areas along with close partnership working with placement teams in our partnering HEI (Higher Education Institution).
- The post holder will be responsible for ongoing development and implementation of innovative training, maximising productivity of available resources.
- The post holder will be responsible for developing the existing postgraduate sonographer workforce to work at the top of their license, in partnership with specialty consultant radiologists
- The post holder will be responsible to maintain and improve the Sonography Training Programme, and support the trainees achieving a high standard of practice.
- The role will also involve organisation and support for training for medical staff either in general rotation or speciality training, in close partnership with the Imaging training programme directors (TPDs)
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- First level degree in related healthcare discipline or substantial experiential equivalence
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in ultrasound and / or equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive experience
Desirable
- Registered Sonographer (HCPC / RCT/ NMC / GMC)
- Leadership qualifications and or experience
- Post Graduate Certificate of Education or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Proven and current experience of Ultrasound underpinned by theory (acquired through degree, post graduate study and significant experience)
- Service development experience, delivering clinical quality improvements and successful service change
- Experience in hospital setting.
Desirable
- Leadership qualifications and or experience
- Formal teaching practice in HEIs
- Experience in mentoring and assessment of sonography trainees.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisational and planning skills
- Strong administrative and data management skills
- Teaching, presentation, and leadership abilities - Strong skills in teaching, presenting, and leading multidisciplinary teams in clinical and training settings.
Desirable
- Experience in writing for publication
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- First level degree in related healthcare discipline or substantial experiential equivalence
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in ultrasound and / or equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive experience
Desirable
- Registered Sonographer (HCPC / RCT/ NMC / GMC)
- Leadership qualifications and or experience
- Post Graduate Certificate of Education or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Proven and current experience of Ultrasound underpinned by theory (acquired through degree, post graduate study and significant experience)
- Service development experience, delivering clinical quality improvements and successful service change
- Experience in hospital setting.
Desirable
- Leadership qualifications and or experience
- Formal teaching practice in HEIs
- Experience in mentoring and assessment of sonography trainees.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisational and planning skills
- Strong administrative and data management skills
- Teaching, presentation, and leadership abilities - Strong skills in teaching, presenting, and leading multidisciplinary teams in clinical and training settings.
Desirable
- Experience in writing for publication
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.
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
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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.
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).
