About this role
Job summary
We're looking for an experienced, passionate sonographer to lead our General Ultrasound service across UHD.
As General Ultrasound Manager, you'll combine advanced clinical practice with team leadership, quality assurance, service improvement, and help create a supportive learning environment for trainees, developing the next generation of sonographers.
What We Offer:
Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance Ongoing CPD opportunities for professional development Recruitment and retention premium payments for all band 7 and 8a sonographers in Radiology A generous relocation package worth up to £13,000 (please see the additional information for the relocation policy to see if this is applicable to you). UHD ultrasound services operate from our Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch hospitals, with community diagnostic centres at Health Sciences University and St Mary's Poole.
Interview date: W/C 22/06/2026
Main duties of the job
You will act as a Lead Sonographer for General Ultrasound and will be responsible for managing and upholding a safe and effective general ultrasound imaging service. You will undertake both clinical (20%) and managerial (80%) duties and deputise for the Ultrasound Service Manager when required.
You will provide regular feedback to the Ultrasound Service Manager on compliance with key performance indicators for this service and will provide supervision and specialist advice and expertise to the ultrasound team of sonographers, students, and support workers, in addition to the wider MDT. You will ensure all aspects of clinical governance are delivered and monitored including leading regular peer review audits and action plans, this will involve liaising with the Obstetric Ultrasound Manager, Clinical Lead Sonographer and the Ultrasound Service Manager to ensure effective plans are in place for any learning needs identified, such as inductions and clinical competencies of new staff. You will also actively develop the service in conjunction with national and local NHS guidelines and directives and ensure that staff promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
You will assist in maintaining integration of the ultrasound scanning service and be responsible for developing, and regularly reviewing, standardised departmental protocols and participate in research programmes.
About us
If you think this post might suit you, please apply online using the NHS Jobs website. Finally, you would be most welcome to come for a visit, see the departments and meet the team - please just contact us to arrange a visit.
Dorset is a fantastic place to live and work, please take a look at our videos on YouTube under Radiography recruitment at RBCH.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates, and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases, this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma of college of Radiographers/ BSc. Radiography or equivalent HCPC Registration CASE Accredited postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
Desirable
Leadership/management qualification NT License
Experience Essential
Significant experience working at band 7 level Experience across majority of main areas of US including paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, pelvic and small parts Experience of undertaking audits and producing action plans Recent NHS experience
Desirable
Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff MSK US Head and neck US Interventional US Paediatric US (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads)
Technical Skills Essential
Autonomous Practitioner Good time management and prioritisation skills Knowledge and experience with clinical governance Ability to deliver against agreed performance targets An understanding of local and national guidance relevant to medical ultrasound
Desirable
Experience of working with Quality Management Systems, i.e. Q-pulse
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospitals Dorset
Longfleet Road
Poole, Bournemouth
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)