About the role
Salary: £57528.00 to £64750.00
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Sonographer to join our established Head and Neck Ultrasound Service at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
Independently perform and report specialist Head and Neck ultrasound examinations.
Undertake ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) procedures.
Assess and manage complex Head and Neck diagnostic pathways.
Support rapid access and one-stop neck lump and cancer diagnostic services.
Review relevant imaging and clinical information to inform patient management.
Work collaboratively with ENT, Radiology, Pathology and Oncology multidisciplinary teams.
Provide expert clinical advice to colleagues and contribute to MDT discussions.
Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Support clinical audit, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives.
Contribute to clinical governance and maintenance of professional standards.
Supervise, mentor and support trainee and junior sonographers.
Participate in teaching, training and workforce development activities.
Monitor service performance and support delivery of cancer pathway targets.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records and reports.
Contribute to the strategic development of the Head and Neck Ultrasound Service.
The Clinical Specialist Sonographer (Head & Neck) will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for delivering a high-quality specialist ultrasound and ultrasound-guided intervention service, supporting both routine and urgent cancer pathways.The post holder will independently perform, interpret and report complex Head and Neck ultrasound examinations, providing expert clinical assessment and contributing directly to patient diagnosis and management. The role includes undertaking ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) procedures within established governance frameworks and supporting one-stop diagnostic clinics.Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with ENT Consultants, Radiologists, Pathologists, Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists and allied healthcare professionals to ensure timely investigation and management of patients with suspected Head and Neck pathology.Key responsibilities include: