Ultrasound Team Lead Sonographer

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Ultrasound Team Lead Sonographer to join our Radiology Department and lead a high‑performing multidisciplinary service.

This key leadership role offers a unique opportunity to influence ultrasound delivery across Maternity, associated Community hospitals, and wider hospital wards, ensuring a consistent, safe and patient‑centred ultrasound service.

Reporting into our Clinical Lead Radiographer, you will lead day-today operational management of Ultrasound services, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of high‑quality imaging across the RUH. This includes optimising the use of staff, equipment, and resources while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care.

You will provide operational leadership and undertake strategic planning for Ultrasound services primarily for Maternity at the RUH and community hospitals, but also supporting General Medical imaging

You will drive service quality, support your team’s development, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ultrasound provision within a growing and dynamic service.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a service that spans multiple specialties and care settings. You will shape ultrasound provision across hospital, maternity and community pathways and contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation and compassionate care.

Interviews for the role will take place the week commencing 4th April 2026.

Main duties of the job

• Providing day‑to‑day clinical leadership and supervision for Sonographers across Maternity, Radiology, and community settings.
• Leading and coordinating ultrasound services across multiple areas
• Performing a broad range of high‑quality ultrasound examinations including obstetric, gynaecology, abdominal, MSK and vascular (depending on specialism).
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure timely pathways and excellent patient experience.
• Maximise utilisation of imaging equipment and workforce to support timely and high‑quality service provision
• Ensure resources are deployed effectively to meet service demands and performance targets

Quality and Service Improvement

• Lead the Ultrasound quality programme across the RUH and community sites
• Drive continuous quality improvement, supporting change management initiatives to enhance patient pathways, clinical standards, and service efficiency
• Maintain a thorough understanding of imaging requirements and ensure compliance with national guidelines i.e., FASP and Saving Babies Lives

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.