Job summary NOUS Lead Sonographer (Band 8a) We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individual to lead a large and dynamic non obstetric ultrasound service with a desire to develop and progress the service. They should hold a CASE accredited Qualification at master's level and have extensive clinical experience across a range of patient pathways. They should have a flexible approach to working and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an enthusiasm and commitment to delivering an effective, efficient and quality service. We are a large modern department with a broad range of equipment. We are a fast paced, dynamic and vibrant department with an interesting and challenging case load. We provide out-patient services across a range of locations and support our busy acute in-patient portals across 7 days including bank holidays. We offer a variety of sub speciality scanning including, vascular, paediatric, MSK and Head & Neck. Main duties of the job Overall accountability for the ultrasound team and service Perform and report a broad range of examinations maintaining the highest quality of patient care and professional autonomy. Work closely with the ultrasound operational team to facilitate effective performance and people management, ensuring appropriate workflows are maintained. Professional leadership and governance of the team, providing effective clinical leadership for Sonographers, motivating and inspiring to deliver the best care for patients. Quality improvement, ensuring effective quality assurance and policy review are undertaken, to meet the requirements of the Quality Standards in Imaging accreditation process. Workforce development plans, embracing new ways of expanding the workforce for effective succession planning.Ensuring effective skill-mix is available for service delivery, contributing to the recruitment and selection of staff. Financial management of the Ultrasound service budget and engaging in the Capital Planning process. Work closely with Imaging senior management to deliver strategic objectives of the Directorate. Promote audit & research, developing innovative practice and identify where service improvements can be made. To be responsible for environment and equipment routine maintenance plans. About us The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park. Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6966689 Job locations UHNM Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification, or contact the hiring manager on the details provided. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification, or contact the hiring manager on the details provided. Person Specification Qualification Essential HCPC registered, with evidence of higher-level study at master's Level; Alternatively working knowledge and experience at an equivalent level Desirable Recognised qualification in Management / Leadership. Experience Essential Extensive experience in a leadership or managerial role within an Imaging service covering a wide range of procedures. Desirable Experience of a leadership or managerial role within an Ultrasound department. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of workforce planning and financial management processes applicable to an Ultrasound service. Desirable Experience of management of change processes to support service delivery. Person Specification Qualification Essential HCPC registered, with evidence of higher-level study at master's Level; Alternatively working knowledge and experience at an equivalent level Desirable Recognised qualification in Management / Leadership. Experience Essential Extensive experience in a leadership or managerial role within an Imaging service covering a wide range of procedures. Desirable Experience of a leadership or managerial role within an Ultrasound department. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of workforce planning and financial management processes applicable to an Ultrasound service. Desirable Experience of management of change processes to support service delivery. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address UHNM Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)