Lead Superintendent Sonographer

Job overview

The opportunity has arisen for a suitably skilled, experienced, dynamic Sonographer to be recruited permanently into the lead superintendent role.  You will be HCPC registered with an extensive portfolio with evidence of clinical experience and a desire to develop leadership, managerial experience.  You will require strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels within and external to the service, providing advice and guidance where required.

The Ultrasound service operates 6 days a week 0800-1800 providing a wide range of ultrasound imaging examinations at UHS and at our satellite site Royal South Hampshire Hospital. 

The radiology care group incorporates radiographers, scientists, nurses, consultants and trainee radiologists.  All areas are supported by HCAs/RDAs with designated administration staff.

The service provides an out of hours emergency service via an on call/shift rota for all modalities except nuclear medicine

Each modality has a lead superintendent radiographer.

The care group has a clinical lead that is supported by sub speciality clinical leads.

The care group hosts the Wessex radiology training scheme, which is recognised nationally for its excellent training scheme.

The care group is well supported by informatics, PACS team, Service Improvement lead and governance facilitator. The managed equipment service provides a programme for all new and  replacement equipment across the service

Working for our organisation

What we can offer you

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.