Superintendent Sonographer, Gynaecology

Job summary

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Superintendent Sonographer in Gynaecology.

The post holder will be regarded as a senior specialist sonographer in Gynaecology and a key member of the highly specialised Consultant led team. The post holder will have extended skills and possess the ability to scan and report autonomously in the specific field of Gynaecology. They will be able to demonstrate specialised knowledge and expertise to support service delivery and play a pivotal role in the development and expansion of the service.

The postholder will be a Gynaecology clinical specialist who has undergone specialised training in the modality. The postholder will be expected to operate independently within a defined scope of practice. The post-holder will also perform and issue reports pertaining to the field of Gynaecology. It will be expected that the post-holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to liaise with all associated services. In addition, the post-holder will already be experienced in image cross-sectional image interpretation and will be able to apply this to their clinical prioritisation and decision making. They will work towards obtaining expertise in the four pillars of advanced practice.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will perform and issue ultrasound reports, providing advanced clinical skills and opinion and diagnosis for patient centred care. They will exercise the highest degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process and are required to liaise with consultant colleagues and Radiographers to improve overall patient outcomes.

The postholder will have a number of key working relationships within the department and wider organisation in ensuring definition of scopes of practice for others and continuously develop clinical practice within their defined field.

They will be the expert Gynaecology sonographer to lead and support the operational management team as well as clinical leaders and colleagues in the development of Gynaecological ultrasound services in line with best practice and national standards.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Maintain a high-quality standard of patient care and provide an excellent experience for patients.
• To independently undertake ultrasound examinations using a high level of specialist knowledge in line with local, regional and national guidance.
• To be responsible for the management of development of the specialist service ensuring use of optimum resource and facilities.
• To be responsible for the professional leadership and development (including training) of the wider team.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• To ensure a safe working environment.
• To ensure compliance with CQC standards and specialist reporting guidance.
• To participate in the vetting and prioritisation of ultrasound examinations according to departmental and national guidelines.
• Be professionally responsible for the optimisations of services and improvements in utilisation of ultrasound lists.
• To provide a service across multiple locations as per service needs.
• Support responsibility for the definition of the daily work programme/scheduling of imaging.
• Training, teaching and supervision of trainees, qualified junior staff and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual needs.
• Take a leadership role in development of the service expansion and proactively manage the expectations around space, equipment and staffing requirements.
• Learn to always communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and clients in a professional manner, explaining procedures and obtaining consent when necessary.
• To encourage the development of, and provide expert assistance to, more junior sonographers and act as a role model to all members of staff. To supervise and teach radiological specialist registrars and to organise suitable educational experiences within the speciality for medical and other health professional students.
• Regular participation in clinical audit and develop a culture of audit for the speciality.
• Lead on development and innovation in new clinical practices and technology.
• Assisting and managing workflows ensuring data inputs are recorded for both patient record and integrity and statistical evaluation purposes according to information governance and data protection policies.
• Participate in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, health and safety.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and kept in good order, including review of maintenance of key equipment relevant to the role.
• Postholder will be responsible for undertaking training and education for sonographers, nurse sonographer to a degree level and junior doctors training in ultrasound scan as per their RCOG competences in Gynaecology, including early pregnancy.
• As clinical specialist be a role model to the other sonographers promote their wider engagement with their stakeholders and the development of CPD activities
• Provide Line management to sonographers in training in the department.
• Postholder will be required to work across sites, such as the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, City of Coventry Health Centre and other new developments such as the Community Diagnostics Hub.
• Postholder will be responsible for ensuring consistent quality of service and standardisation of service as per requirements by RCOG and RCR.

For further details of the job role, please see the attached job description.

Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place week commencing 7th September 2026.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDCR or BSc diploma/degree equivalent oPGDip in Medical Ultrasound/ DMU equivalent oEvidence of CPD oHCPC or relevant professional registration. oLeadership training/qualification

Desirable

• oRegistered teaching qualification oHave completed / attended a recognised Gynaecological Training course oMasters or working towards a Masters Degree

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with clinical leads in specialist areas to develop services. oExperience of working with multi-disciplinary team. oExperience in Gynaecological Ultrasound oAdvanced Cross sectional imaging experience and its application to clinical practice and decision making. oCompletion of Clinical audit. oExperience of participating in MDT meetings oAbility to lead and work as part of a team. oAbility to teach and mentor students and staff. oTrack record of audit and presentation of audit findings within a team. oPatient and safety focused. oAbility to communication effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including consultants, sonographers, operational leads, GP's and other Health professionals when discussing patient management.

Desirable

• oExperience of working in leadership role.

Knowledge

Essential

• oDemonstrates evidence of continuing professional practice. oKnowledge of cancer strategy and the 28-day target. oAwareness of the two-week cancer targets and its impact on the patient management. oIn-depth knowledge of using PACS system film reporting and image archiving oUnderstanding of local and national guidance relevant to the specialty. oAbility to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances. oUnderstanding of demand and capacity models. oKnowledge and experience in clinical governance.

Desirable

• oFurther post graduate training

Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. oGood Eye hand coordination dexterity with expert FNA skills. oRemain calm under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment. oBe able to concentrate for prolonged periods and cope with frequent interruptions. oHave resilience to adapt to changing environments. oAbility to signpost to specialist clinician oExperience of mentoring and teaching Possess full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of highly sensitive and at times distressing information to patients and relatives in an empathetic manner. oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team. oSkills of working with the relevant IT systems. oAccurate and clear record keeping with this being concise and up to date on a daily basis. oAble to analyse statistics accurately and objectively. oUnderstanding of local and national policies and guidelines relevant to Gynaecological oUltrasound.

Desirable

• oAbility to deliver against agreed performance targets. oSignificant experience at Band 7

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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 Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)