Trainee Clinical Specialist Sonographer (ENT)

• Undertake supervised Head & Neck ultrasound examinations as part of a defined competency framework.
• Develop the skills required to independently perform and report Head & Neck ultrasound investigations.
• Participate in specialist training in ultrasound-guided procedures, including Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
• Support the delivery of ENT, Head & Neck Cancer and Rapid Diagnostic pathways.
• Work closely with Clinical Specialist Sonographers, Radiologists, ENT Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the diagnostic pathway.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to the production of diagnostic reports.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and successful completion of competency requirements.
• Support departmental teaching, learning and service development initiatives.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, effective and responsive diagnostic service.
• Uphold Trust values and professional standards at all times.

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography.
• HCPC Registration
• Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited).
• Evidence of ongoing ENT (Head & Neck) Continuing Professional Development.
• Independent ultrasound reporting within current scope of practice.

Desirable

• Additional training or professional odevelopment in Head and Neck ultrasound.
• Evidence of attendance at specialist Head and Neck courses, study days or conferences.
• Teaching, mentorship or assessor qualification.

Essential

• Significant post-qualification ultrasound experience.
• Experience working as an autonomous ultrasound practitioner.
• Experience independently reporting ultrasound examinations.
• Evidence of professional development aligned to Head and Neck ultrasound practice.
• Demonstrable interest in Head and Neck pathology, cancer pathways or interventional ultrasound.
• Evidence of advanced clinical decision-making and management of complex patients.
• Experience participating in multidisciplinary working.

Desirable

• Experience undertaking Head and Neck ultrasound examinations.
• Experience assessing neck lumps, thyroid pathology, salivary gland disease or cervical lymph nodes.
• Experience working within cancer pathways.
• Experience attending or contributing to MDT meetings.
• Experience supporting ultrasound-guided interventions.
• Experience working within one-stop diagnostic services.

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

Essential

• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ultrasound scanning and reporting skills within current scope of practice.
• Evidence of developing knowledge and interest in Head & Neck ultrasound practice. obility to work within complex diagnostic pathways under appropriate supervision.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Demonstrable advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to developing towards autonomous Clinical Specialist practice in Head & Neck ultrasound.
• Ability to learn and apply new specialist knowledge and skills.

Desirable

• Experience undertaking Head & Neck ultrasound examinations.
• Experience assessing thyroid, salivary gland or neck lump pathology.
• Experience supporting ultrasound-guided interventions.
• Experience attending MDT meetings.
• Evidence of specialist CPD relating to Head & Neck ultrasound.
• Experience teaching, mentoring or supporting colleagues.
• Participation in audit, service improvement or research activities

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