Research Sonographer

Job Summary

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (US) research team within the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), providing a high-quality, autonomous ultrasound service to support both research and clinical activity. The role involves the acquisition, interpretation and reporting of musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations, communicating findings effectively to researchers and clinicians, and providing expert specialist advice on ultrasound imaging and its application within musculoskeletal research and patient care.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery and day-to-day organisation of the Rheumatology Ultrasound Service, ensuring high standards of imaging practice and patient‑centred care.

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Alexis Lavigne
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Shortlisting Date: 2nd October
Interview Date: 9th October

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (US) research team within the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), providing a high-quality, autonomous ultrasound service to support both research and clinical activity. The role involves the acquisition, interpretation and reporting of musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations, communicating findings effectively to researchers and clinicians, and providing expert specialist advice on ultrasound imaging and its application within musculoskeletal research and patient care.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery and day-to-day organisation of the Rheumatology Ultrasound Service, ensuring high standards of imaging practice and patient‑centred care.

The role is based within the Leeds BRC Imaging Centre, a world‑leading research environment and the only NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in the UK dedicated to musculoskeletal research. The post holder will support a broad portfolio of nationally and internationally recognised research studies, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the University of Leeds and external partners.

The position requires responsibility for the independent management of a specialist caseload, operation of advanced ultrasound imaging equipment, provision of expert advice to clinicians and researchers, and ongoing development of specialist skills in emerging musculoskeletal imaging techniques to support the BRC’s research and innovation objectives

Joining the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Research Team offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of musculoskeletal imaging, research and innovation. As an integral member of the team, you will deliver a highly specialised ultrasound service that directly supports both world‑leading research studies and high‑quality patient care. Based within the Leeds BRC Imaging Centre—the UK’s only NIHR Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to musculoskeletal research—you will have the chance to work alongside internationally recognised clinicians, researchers and academic partners from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the University of Leeds and collaborating organisations across the UK and beyond.

This provides an exceptional environment for professional development, knowledge sharing and multidisciplinary working. The role offers a high level of autonomy and responsibility, including the independent acquisition, interpretation and reporting of musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations, management of a specialist caseload, and provision of expert imaging advice to clinical and research teams. You will play a key role in shaping and supporting innovative research that aims to improve the…