Job overview
An exciting oppoturnity has arisen for a highly motivated sonographer to undertake a band 8a role which will allow the right candidate to expand their knowledge and skills in day to day management of an ultrasound department, and enable them to make a real difference and improvements for all staff. Includes 15% Retention and recruitment allowance.
Main duties of the job
To manage one of the Imaging Modality services of the Community Diagnostic Centre and Ealing Hospital Ultrasound Departments on a day-to day basis, to undertake Imaging and be responsible for the training of other radiographers and where necessary students. Line Management responsibilities and to assist in the day-to-day running of the Radiology Department. It is a job requirement to coordinate and where reasonable, meet waiting targets relevant to the area. To on lead on issues relating to clinical governance and equipment maintenance for the modality. Undertake clinical work and maintaining high standard of work of own and other members of staff. Deputise and provide support for the Clinical Lead Sonographer. Maintain and supervise waiting list targets for the modality.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
CPD
Essential
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
Bsc or equivalent
Essential
- Certificate
Desirable
- Obstetric certificates up to date
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Dynamic Leadership style
- Team Player
- Consistently high quality imaging and vast knowledge of pathologies
Desirable
- Experience in a wide range of US procedures including Obstetrics, Gynae, Abdominal, DVT
- Counselling and Communication skills
• Extensive Experience of the Modality Concerned.
Essential
- At least 2 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of supply chain
- Knowledge of QSI standards
- Experience in system administrator duties
• Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience
Essential
- 2:1 or higher
Desirable
- Masters degree
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This advert is for Deputy Lead Sonographer with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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