Principal Sonographer

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team
• Skilled in delegation, workload management, and supporting staff autonomy.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, managing challenging staff or patient situations effectively.
• Experience of working with Quality Management Systems, i.e. Q-pulse.
• Experience in organisational change management or leading cross-department initiatives.
• Able to foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• Ability to mentor and coach staff at all levels, encouraging professional development and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, liaising confidently with clinicians, managers, patients, and external partners.
• Strong understanding of local and national guidance relevant to medical ultrasound
• Ability to provide accurate, concise clinical reports in line with local policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance and risk management
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs and manage competing priorities
• Effective decision-making based on clinical knowledge and operational circumstances
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting complex information.
• Ability to deliver against agreed performance targets and KPIs
• Commitment to personal CPD to maintain advanced technical and theoretical skills

Essential

• BSc Hons in Radiography or equivelent
• Current HCPC registration- evidenced with PIN
• MSc or demonstrable Level-7 capabilities (e.g., NHSE ACP e-portfolio)

Desirable

• Postgraduate Level 7 qualification relevant leadership/management or evidence of equivalent experience.
• Qualifications in education and teaching and/or leadership and/or clinical research.

Essential

• Minimum 5 years post degree experience with the at least the last year at band 7 or above.
• Minimum of three years qualified (post preceptorship) ultrasound experience
• Proven experience in clinical leadership, promoting high-quality patient care and team performance.
• Evidence of inter-professional and multidisciplinary team working, with excellent interpersonal skills and understanding of other professional roles.
• Knowledge of PACS, RIS, and other clinical IT systems.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and pathology relevant to ultrasound practice.
• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and its operational impact on service capacity.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations related to ultrasound practice.
• Familiarity with Patient Safety Incident Response Framework processes and NHS operational standards.
• Recent NHS working experience.

Desirable

• Experience of equipment procurement and evaluation
• Evidence of published work, presentations, or research activity.
• Experience in strategic service planning and implementation
• Experience leading audit, quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing delegated budgets
• Specialist scanning experience/ qualification (e.g. MSK, Head & Neck).