Leads Sonographer

• Provide expert obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound practice across QCCH and SMH.
• Independently undertake, interpret and report ultrasound examinations within scope of practice.
• Support safe, effective and patient-centred care, including sensitive communication of findings.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, mentoring and line management for sonographers and trainees.
• Support training, competency assessment, CPD and workforce development across the ultrasound service.
• Lead and contribute to audit, image and report review, quality assurance, governance and service improvement.
• Support antenatal screening requirements, including FASP standards and DQASS processes.
• Contribute to equipment maintenance, evaluation and replacement planning.
• Work collaboratively with obstetric, fetal medicine, midwifery, administrative and management teams.
• Deputise for the Ultrasound Services Manager as required.

Essential

• DCR/BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or other relevant healthcare qualification (e.g. Midwifery, Nursing or equivalent).
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgDip/MSc or equivalent).
• Relevant professional registration (HCPC, NMC or equivalent).
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Evidence of leadership and management development.

Desirable

• Formal management qualification.
• Teaching, mentoring or assessor qualification.
• FASP-related qualifications or specialist screening training.

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in obstetric and gynaecological, ultrasound
• Advanced obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound practice.
• Independent ultrasound reporting.
• Clinical leadership and supervision of staff and trainees.
• Appraisal, mentorship and performance management.
• Audit, governance and quality assurance.
• Service development and improvement.
• Policy implementation.
• Multidisciplinary working.
• Supporting antenatal screening standards and quality requirements.
• Training and competency assessment of clinical staff.

Desirable

• Experience of:
• DQASS processes.
• Screening Support Sonographer or similar screening leadership role.
• Business case development and equipment procurement.
• Research activity.
• Budget management.
• Change management.
• Complaints management.

Essential

• Expert knowledge of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound.
• Ability to independently interpret ultrasound findings and produce concise diagnostic reports.
• Knowledge of FASP standards and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management and audit principles.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Ability to supervise, support and assess trainees and staff.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing clinical, educational and managerial demands.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service requirements, balancing clinical activity, staff support, education, audit and leadership responsibilities.
• Effective communication, counselling and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate highly sensitive information compassionately and professionally.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to use and maintain clinical IT systems including Astraia, PACS and electronic patient record systems.
• Ability to identify risks and take appropriate action.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain accurate records

Desirable

• Experience undertaking root cause analysis.
• Experience leading quality improvement programmes.
• Experience presenting audit, governance or service development work.