# Principal Sonographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-sonographer/ccaeb680-7221-4c5b-a61f-5af0af302d00 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-sonographer/ccaeb680-7221-4c5b-a61f-5af0af302d00.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Kent and Canterbury Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-21T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-15T15:00:56.807Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Ashford/East_Kent_Hospitals_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Principal_Sonographer_Non_Obstetric_Ultrasound/Principal_Sonographer_Non_Obstetric_Ultrasound-v8298153 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8298153?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Sonographer to lead our Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinical leader to shape service delivery, drive quality improvement and support the development of a high-performing, patient-focused team. Working closely with the Senior Radiology Management Team and Clinical Director, you will provide professional, operational and clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of a safe, effective and high-quality ultrasound service. You will lead and support Sonographers, trainee Sonographers and Radiology department assistants, while maintaining a regular clinical role and contributing to the future development of the service. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care, staff development and service innovation within a progressive and supportive Radiology department. ### Main duties of the job As Principal Sonographer (Non-Obstetric Ultrasound), you will provide professional, operational and clinical leadership for the Trust-wide Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service, ensuring the delivery of a safe, effective and patient-centred service. You will maintain advanced clinical expertise, undertaking complex ultrasound examinations while promoting excellence in clinical practice. The post holder will lead and develop the team, fostering a culture of learning, wellbeing, accountability and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for workforce planning, recruitment, retention, appraisal, staff development and performance management, supporting a skilled and sustainable workforce. Working with the Senior Radiology Management Team, Clinical Director, Service Managers and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will drive service recovery and performance improvement against key national standards, including DM01, RTT and Cancer pathways. You will lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient access, diagnostic quality, productivity and service efficiency, including optimising opportunities through Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs). The role includes responsibility for clinical governance, audit, quality assurance, risk management, incident investigation and complaints handling, ensuring learning is embedded into practice. You will contribute to business planning, service transformation and the introduction of new technologies, pathways and workforce models. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full details of the role, responsibilities and essential requirements, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills and experience **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). ### Qualifications & Training **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. ### Personal/professional attributes **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 **Desirable** - Experience in workforce planning and talent development ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 366.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10617113) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.