About this role
Job summary
Were looking for a Ultrasound Manager to join our Imaging team at The Portland Hospital. As part of a leading private healthcare provider, youll be working across two well-established outpatient sites on Great Portland Street and Wimpole Street, supporting a service that combines specialist expertise with a strong focus on patient-centred care. This is a role where your leadership directly shapes how ultrasound services are delivered, experienced and continuously improved.
As an Ultrasound Manager, youll step into a senior leadership role that blends hands-on clinical practice with strategic and operational oversight. Youll guide a skilled team of sonographers, ensuring high standards of care while maintaining efficient service delivery across both sites. From managing day-to-day operations and optimising patient flow, to leading on audits, protocols and service development, your work will have a clear and visible impact. Youll also play a key role within the wider Imaging leadership team, collaborating across modalities to deliver a joined-up, high-quality service for every patient.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
Main duties of the job
What youll do:
Lead the day-to-day operational management of ultrasound services across two outpatient sites
Deliver high-quality ultrasound examinations and autonomous clinical reports
Manage, support and develop a team of sonographers, including performance, rotas and appraisals
Drive quality, governance and audit activity, ensuring compliance with clinical standards
Collaborate with imaging leaders and stakeholders to develop and improve services
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else were committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual
Kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity
Job description Job responsibilities
Were looking for a Ultrasound Manager to join our Imaging team at The Portland Hospital. As part of a leading private healthcare provider, youll be working across two well-established outpatient sites on Great Portland Street and Wimpole Street, supporting a service that combines specialist expertise with a strong focus on patient-centred care. This is a role where your leadership directly shapes how ultrasound services are delivered, experienced and continuously improved.
As an Ultrasound Manager, youll step into a senior leadership role that blends hands-on clinical practice with strategic and operational oversight. Youll guide a skilled team of sonographers, ensuring high standards of care while maintaining efficient service delivery across both sites. From managing day-to-day operations and optimising patient flow, to leading on audits, protocols and service development, your work will have a clear and visible impact. Youll also play a key role within the wider Imaging leadership team, collaborating across modalities to deliver a joined-up, high-quality service for every patient.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What youll do:
Lead the day-to-day operational management of ultrasound services across two outpatient sites
Deliver high-quality ultrasound examinations and autonomous clinical reports
Manage, support and develop a team of sonographers, including performance, rotas and appraisals
Drive quality, governance and audit activity, ensuring compliance with clinical standards
Collaborate with imaging leaders and stakeholders to develop and improve services
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Extensive experience in sonography, including obstetrics, gynaecology and general ultrasound Proven leadership experience managing and developing clinical teams Relevant postgraduate qualification in medical ultrasound HCPC, NMC or equivalent professional registration Strong clinical judgement, communication skills and ability to manage complex cases
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.
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 HCA Healthcare UK
Address The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)