# Deputy Lead Sonographer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Town:** Harrow
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Radiographer
- **Grade:** Band 8
- **Salary:** £63,665 - £70,887 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-29T10:01:02.297Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Ultrasound/Ultrasound-v7900983
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7900983?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Job Details

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.

## Job Description

 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.

## 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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