Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to be the Lead Sonographer for general Ultrasound on the Lewisham Hospital Site . This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy and demanding clinical environment and to be part of an innovative, dynamic Ultrasound service at a time when it is expanding.
The Ultrasound service is based on our acute sites, at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and the Community Daignostic Centre (CDC) and provides a full range of diagnostic studies. The post holder will be responsible for the General Ultrasound Department based at Lewisham Hospital
This role will be suitable for someone who is looking for a new challenge as an Sonographer and has a proven interest in managing an Ultrasound service, teaching and clinical governance. It is a great opportunity to make an impact at an exciting time, and to lead and inspire your own team to provide exceptional services to patients.
The post holder will be a highly experienced Sonographer, able to work autonomously within General Ultrasound
Main duties of the job
The Lead Sonographer for General Ultrasound is responsible for the day-to-day operational management and clinical leadership of the general ultrasound service at Lewisham Hospital. This includes managing the workforce, maintaining high standards of patient care, optimising service delivery, and ensuring service resilience in response to growing demand.
The post-holder will act as the primary point of contact for general ultrasound at Lewisham, working autonomously to oversee clinical practice, rota management, staff development, and service planning. They will also provide cross-cover for the obstetric lead sonographer during periods of leave.
This role involves close collaboration with radiologists, radiographic department assistants (RDAs), clerical teams, outpatient departments, A&E, and inpatient services to support the timely and efficient delivery of ultrasound services.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management - Provide day-to-day leadership and support for the general ultrasound team at Lewisham Hospital.
- Act as line manager for sonographers, supporting their welfare, professional development, and performance.
- Maintain the ultrasound rota, working in partnership with the admin team to maximise capacity and ensure adequate cover across all lists.
- Provide cross-cover for the obstetric ultrasound service during periods of absence.
- Lead on recruitment, induction, and retention strategies for general ultrasound staff.
- Monitor and manage sickness, absence, and annual leave requests fairly and in line with Trust policy.
Service Delivery & Planning - Plan and implement additional capacity to meet increases in patient demand, including during periods of pressure on diagnostic targets.
- Monitor ultrasound capacity and work with admin teams to optimise appointment booking and reduce inefficiencies.
- Ensure safe, effective, and responsive service delivery across all general ultrasound lists, including support to A&E and inpatient services.
- Contribute to long-term service planning in collaboration with the Cross-Site Modality Lead and Radiology Service Manager.
Clinical Governance & Quality - Maintain high clinical standards in ultrasound practice in line with national and local guidelines.
- Support audit, incident reporting, and service improvement initiatives.
- Uphold infection prevention and control standards and ensure safe use of ultrasound equipment.
Workforce Development - Support the training and development of new sonographers, students, and other health professionals.
- Facilitate the upskilling of existing sonographers in extended clinical skills (e.g., MSK, head & neck).
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and support in-house training initiatives in partnership with radiologists and the wider team.
Operational & Financial Management - Act as budget holder for general ultrasound at Lewisham Hospital.
- Monitor expenditure, ensuring stock levels are maintained and the department operates within budget.
- Maintain appropriate equipment, consumables, and supplies to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
Collaboration & Communication - Work closely with radiologists to support joint working and service development.
- Liaise with RDAs, clerical teams, and service users (e.g. outpatient departments, A&E, ward staff) to ensure coordinated care and smooth workflows.
- Represent the department in meetings and communicate effectively with wider radiology and Trust teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management - Provide day-to-day leadership and support for the general ultrasound team at Lewisham Hospital.
- Act as line manager for sonographers, supporting their welfare, professional development, and performance.
- Maintain the ultrasound rota, working in partnership with the admin team to maximise capacity and ensure adequate cover across all lists.
- Provide cross-cover for the obstetric ultrasound service during periods of absence.
- Lead on recruitment, induction, and retention strategies for general ultrasound staff.
- Monitor and manage sickness, absence, and annual leave requests fairly and in line with Trust policy.
Service Delivery & Planning - Plan and implement additional capacity to meet increases in patient demand, including during periods of pressure on diagnostic targets.
- Monitor ultrasound capacity and work with admin teams to optimise appointment booking and reduce inefficiencies.
- Ensure safe, effective, and responsive service delivery across all general ultrasound lists, including support to A&E and inpatient services.
- Contribute to long-term service planning in collaboration with the Cross-Site Modality Lead and Radiology Service Manager.
Clinical Governance & Quality - Maintain high clinical standards in ultrasound practice in line with national and local guidelines.
- Support audit, incident reporting, and service improvement initiatives.
- Uphold infection prevention and control standards and ensure safe use of ultrasound equipment.
Workforce Development - Support the training and development of new sonographers, students, and other health professionals.
- Facilitate the upskilling of existing sonographers in extended clinical skills (e.g., MSK, head & neck).
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and support in-house training initiatives in partnership with radiologists and the wider team.
Operational & Financial Management - Act as budget holder for general ultrasound at Lewisham Hospital.
- Monitor expenditure, ensuring stock levels are maintained and the department operates within budget.
- Maintain appropriate equipment, consumables, and supplies to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
Collaboration & Communication - Work closely with radiologists to support joint working and service development.
- Liaise with RDAs, clerical teams, and service users (e.g. outpatient departments, A&E, ward staff) to ensure coordinated care and smooth workflows.
- Represent the department in meetings and communicate effectively with wider radiology and Trust teams.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevantexperience of two of the following extended sonographic role: Early Pregnancy assessment
- Muscular skeletal
- Sofi tissue ultrasound
- Lead mentoring/teaching role Lead screening sonographer
- Fine needle aspiration Paediatric
- General ultrasound
- Able to teach radiologists, obstetricians and sonography students ultrasound
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of investigative and analytical skills to meet the needs of the service in a changing health care environment
- Knowledge of Windows, and Office computer software. Experience of Obstetric and Radiology reporting packages
- Knowledge of data analysis and statistics
- Enthusiasm to extend sonographer's role and undertake further training as required
Desirable
- Teaching experience with members of other professions
- Experience with clinical audit
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oBSc Radiography (or equivalent)
- oHealth Professions Council (HPC) Registration
- oPg Dip in medical ultrasound or equivalent
- oMSc or post graduate qualification and relevant experience
- oProven relevant three years post graduate experience in general medical and obstetric scanning
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency (NT) scanning license
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevantexperience of two of the following extended sonographic role: Early Pregnancy assessment
- Muscular skeletal
- Sofi tissue ultrasound
- Lead mentoring/teaching role Lead screening sonographer
- Fine needle aspiration Paediatric
- General ultrasound
- Able to teach radiologists, obstetricians and sonography students ultrasound
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of investigative and analytical skills to meet the needs of the service in a changing health care environment
- Knowledge of Windows, and Office computer software. Experience of Obstetric and Radiology reporting packages
- Knowledge of data analysis and statistics
- Enthusiasm to extend sonographer's role and undertake further training as required
Desirable
- Teaching experience with members of other professions
- Experience with clinical audit
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oBSc Radiography (or equivalent)
- oHealth Professions Council (HPC) Registration
- oPg Dip in medical ultrasound or equivalent
- oMSc or post graduate qualification and relevant experience
- oProven relevant three years post graduate experience in general medical and obstetric scanning
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency (NT) scanning license
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.
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.
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).
