Lead Sonographer BA

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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sonographer to take on a leadership/ management role. The post is 7/7, 365 days a year. The post holder would be required to work across multiple NHSGGC sites.

The post holder will provide a professionally competent, efficient and effective service, whilst maintaining a high level of clinical expertise in their specialist area. They will participate in undergraduate, postgraduate and Registrar training, including supervising, motivating and developing other staff as appropriate.

Alongside the Consultant Sonographer and Sector Superintendent Radiographer, the post holder will provide support and operational management to all members of the Ultrasound team in order to ensure delivery of a high quality and cost effective ultrasound service.

As well as extensive clinical experience, there is a requirement for robust leadership skills, and candidates must show effective previous experience of this, along with a transformational approach to service provision. Experience in conducting audit / research and access provision would be advantageous. The role would involve a mixture of clinical and admin sessions.

The post holder must be hold a current driving licence and have a car available for business use.

For informal discussion, please contact Karen Thomson, Consultant Sonographer [email protected] or Mary MacFarlane, Sector Supt Radiographer: [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and Recruitment Process:

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week . Part time hours will be hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.  

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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