Band 8b - Lead Sonographer - Quality and Governance, Radiology

We are seeking to recruit a part‑time Lead Sonographer with a dedicated lead responsibility for Quality and Governance in Ultrasound. This is a cross‑site role covering Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and St Albans City Hospital, with additional leadership oversight of the community ultrasound clinic at Elstree Way. The post is for 22.5 hours per week, worked between Monday and Friday.

• Watford General Hospital
• Hemel Hempstead Hospital
• St Albans City Hospital
• Community ultrasound clinic at Elstree Way

• Hold strategic responsibility for quality and governance across Ultrasound Radiology Services within West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Responsible to the Head of Radiology for operational management of the ultrasound departments at WHTH, with a specialist interest and responsibility for quality and governance.
• Manage a complex caseload as an expert clinical practitioner, while maintaining own clinical caseload.
• Lead governance, leadership, quality assurance, teaching and supervision of staff, including Advanced Practitioners, Enhanced Practitioners, Practitioners and Assistant Practitioners.
• Participate actively in research, education and training.
• Work closely with all stakeholders to deliver a high‑quality ultrasound service within a safe environment for both staff and patients.
• Contribute proactively to service development and innovation, particularly during the development of the new Watford hospital, theatre updates at St Albans City Hospital and the creation of a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. We offer a variety of flexible working options.

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support, we will accommodate you. This role is open to all qualified applicants.