Clinical Specialist Sonographer, ENT Ultrasound
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Sonographer to join our established Head and Neck Ultrasound Service at University Hospitals Coventr...
- Independently perform and report specialist Head and Neck ultrasound examinations.
- Undertake ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) procedures.
- Assess and manage complex Head and Neck diagnostic pathways.
- Support rapid access and one-stop neck lump and cancer diagnostic services.
- Review relevant imaging and clinical information to inform patient management.
- Work collaboratively with ENT, Radiology, Pathology and Oncology multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide expert clinical advice to colleagues and contribute to MDT discussions.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Support clinical audit, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives.
- Contribute to clinical governance and maintenance of professional standards.
- Supervise, mentor and support trainee and junior sonographers.
- Participate in teaching, training and workforce development activities.
- Monitor service performance and support delivery of cancer pathway targets.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records and reports.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Head and Neck Ultrasound Service.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical
- Ultrasound (PgDip) or equivalent CASE-accredited qualification.
- Substantial specialist training and competency in Head and Neck Ultrasound practice.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to specialist ultrasound practice.
- Qualification and competency to independently report ultrasound examinations.
Desirable
- Master's degree in medical Ultrasound
- Advanced Clinical Practice or a related subject.
- Qualification in clinical leadership, education or service improvement.
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- Teaching, mentorship or clinical assessor qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience performing ultrasound guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) procedures within Head and Neck services.
- Significant experience in Head & Neck ultrasound practice as an autonomous practitioner.
- Demonstrable expertise in the assessment and reporting of neck lumps, thyroid pathology, salivary gland disease and cervical lymph node abnormalities.
- Experience working within Head & Neck cancer pathways, including urgent suspected cancer referrals and one-stop diagnostic services.
- Experience contributing to multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision-making.
- Experience providing independent ultrasound reports and communicating complex findings to referrers.
Desirable
- Experience performing ultrasound-guided core biopsy procedures.
- One-stop neck lump clinic experience.
- Service development experience.
- Research activity.
- Teaching and training experience.
- Leadership responsibilities within a specialist ultrasound service.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of Head and Neck anatomy, pathology and ultrasound imaging techniques.
- Detailed understanding of Head and Neck cancer pathways and national cancer standards.
- Knowledge of ultrasound-guided FNA procedures and associated governance requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of PACS, RIS and ultrasound reporting systems.
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality assurance within ultrasound services
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training relevant to Head and Neck/ENT imaging, interventional procedures, or advanced clinical practice
- Additional formal training in areas such as leadership, education, research, or quality improvement
Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills.
- Expert Head & Neck ultrasound scanning and reporting skills.
- Competence in ultrasound-guided FNA procedures.
- Ability to independently manage complex diagnostic pathways.
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing clinical demands.
- Advanced clinical reasoning and judgement.
Desirable: - oExperience leading clinical service improvement. oExperience supporting specialist training programmes. oExperience presenting at MDT meetings.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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First seen
30 September 2026
Last checked
2 October 2026
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