Clinical Specialist Sonographer, ENT Ultrasound

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

Independently perform and report advanced Head and Neck ultrasound examinations. Undertake ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) procedures. Provide expert clinical opinion and diagnostic support for complex cases. Participate in one-stop neck lump and cancer diagnostic pathways. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient management. Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation and reports. Ensure compliance with professional, departmental and Trust policies and procedures. Contribute to service development, pathway improvement and innovation. Participate in clinical audit, quality assurance and governance activities. Support service performance monitoring and achievement of cancer and diagnostic targets. Provide teaching, supervision and mentorship to trainee sonographers, radiographers and other healthcare professionals. Support workforce development through education, training and competency assessment. Contribute to protocol development, standard setting and implementation of best practice. Maintain continued professional development and specialist clinical expertise. Act as a role model for excellent patient care, professionalism and clinical leadership. This role offers an opportunity to work within an established specialist Head and Neck Ultrasound Service with strong multidisciplinary links, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services and improving outcomes for patients across ENT and Head & Neck Cancer pathways. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.