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.

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

Closing Date: 9 August 2026