Lead Sonographer

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Lead Sonographer The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Lead Sonographer provides clinical leadership and expert obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound practice across Maternity Ultrasound at Queen Charllote's and Chelsea Hospital and St Marys Hospital. The role includes undertaking and independently reporting ultrasound examinations, supporting safe and effective patient care, and contributing to service delivery, quality assurance, audit, governance, training and workforce development. The postholder supports sonographers, trainees and multidisciplinary colleagues, promotes high professional standards, contributes to service improvement, and deputises for the Ultrasound Services Manager as required. Main duties of the job Provide expert obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound practice across QCCH and SMH. Independently undertake, interpret and report ultrasound examinations within scope of practice. Support safe, effective and patient-centred care, including sensitive communication of findings. Provide clinical leadership, supervision, mentoring and line management for sonographers and trainees. Support training, competency assessment, CPD and workforce development across the ultrasound service. Lead and contribute to audit, image and report review, quality assurance, governance and service improvement. Support antenatal screening requirements, including FASP standards and DQASS processes. Contribute to equipment maintenance, evaluation and replacement planning. Work collaboratively with obstetric, fetal medicine, midwifery, administrative and management teams. Deputise for the Ultrasound Services Manager as required. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan. Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £66,274 to £73,496 a year pa inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-WCCS-2728 Job locations Trust Wide London W2 1NY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an ove