Consultant Clinical Sonographer: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Consultant Sonographer (Band 8B) to lead and advance our Ultrasound service. You will provide expert clinical practice across a wide range of ultrasound modalities, including general abdominal, gynaecology, obstetrics, vascular (e.g., carotid and DVT), and at least one specialist area such as paediatrics, neonatal, MSK, head & neck or interventional ultrasound .This senior role combines advanced autonomous clinical practice with strategic leadership responsibilities. You will shape service development, lead clinical governance and audit activity, support research delivery, and provide high-level training and mentorship to sonographers, medical colleagues and external learners. Working across Trust sites, you will collaborate closely with Radiology Consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure harmonized, safe and effective ultrasound services.We are looking for a dynamic leader committed to excellence in patient care ,innovation, and continuous improvement. Sonographers not yet trained in all modalities will be supported with further development where possible .

Main duties of the job

Deliver highly specialised diagnostic and interventional ultrasound examinations, independently performing and reporting a wide range of scans in line with national and local guidelines.Provide expert clinical leadership, ensuring safe and effective practice, supporting quality assurance programs and contributing to equipment evaluation and procurement.Lead and develop the Ultrasound service, supporting strategic planning, demand and capacity review and harmonization across Trust sites.Manage and support the sonography workforce, including recruitment, performance management, appraisal and competency assessment.Lead ultrasound research and audit activity, supporting clinical trials and presenting findings at professional forums.Develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines and care pathways aligned with national recommendations.Deliver specialist teaching and mentorship to internal and external learners.Communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and empathetically to patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams.Ensure accurate information governance and effective use of IT systems including PACS/RIS/PAS.Work flexibly across Trust sites, supporting 7-day working, fast-track pathways and one-stop clinic models.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in Medical Ultrasound. BSc Hons degree or equivalent experience
• HCPC or equivalent professional registration.

Desirable

• Management experience in an NHS Hospital setting
• Participation in research and development activity

Communication Skills

Essential

• Please give a short example (less than 200 words) describing your ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including Consultants ,Sonographers, Midwives, GP’s , Nurses and other Health care workers when discussing patient management
• Describe your understanding of ethical and moral issues surrounding the delivery of highly sensitive and at times distressing information to the patients.

Desirable

• Mentor and Assessor certification from a recognized University
• Experience developing patient information materials (leaflets, guidancedocuments or digital resources) to support clear, accessible communication or patients undergoing ultrasound examinations

Flexibility and Professionalism

Essential

• Ability to work across Trust sites and participate in 7-day service delivery.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining professional registration.

Desirable

• Experience presenting at national or international conferences
• Experience supporting governance, vetting, 3D ultrasound, PACS/Soliton super-user responsibilities or screening pathways

Closing Date: 2 November 2026