Sonographer – General Ultrasound Service Re‑establishment - The Balfour Hospital, Orkney - Orkney
(2026-04 - 2026-09)
- Re‑established a previously failed General Ultrasound service, restoring safe, reliable imaging provision for the island population.
- Regular remote commuting from mainland UK, maintaining continuity of service despite geographical challenges.
- Cleared a significant backlog of routine and urgent ultrasound referrals, stabilising waiting times and improving patient flow.
- Worked autonomously within a small team, adapting to limited on‑site resources and ensuring high‑quality imaging standards.
- Supported local staff, refreshed protocols, and helped rebuild confidence in the service through consistent delivery and patient‑focused practice.
Lead Non‑Obstetric Sonographer - Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBH)
(2025-02 - 2026-04)
- Lead sonographer across three hospital sites, responsible for large team of sonographers, recruitment, inductions, job planning, rotas, mandatory training compliance, annual PDRs, staff development and involvement in disciplinary processes.
- Established Trust‑wide Non‑Obstetric Ultrasound protocols; managed all non‑obstetric ultrasound complaints including direct patient resolution.
- Organised monthly Trust training sessions, including room bookings and external speakers.
- Coordinated daily departmental operations, liaising with directorates, staff and external providers; covered clinical lists during staff shortages.
- Led multi‑manufacturer ultrasound machine trials and secured procurement of eight new machines across three sites; managed servicing, probe issues, software updates and user concerns.
- Continued regular clinical scanning in General and Gynaecological ultrasound; mentor for Birmingham City University and member of the Non‑Obstetric Ultrasound module steering group.
- Responsible for implementing the national HCC service at SWBH and establishing a new one‑stop Urology haematuria service.
Advanced Practitioner Sonographer – Bank (Fixed Enhanced Rate) - Wye Valley NHS Trust
(2017-12 - 2025-01)
- Performed the majority of emergency and acutely ill patient ultrasound examinations.
- Routine and complex scanning across Abdomen (incl. elastography trials), Renal (incl. transplant), Pelvis (TA/TV), Testes and full‑leg DVT assessments.
- Worked independently across main Radiology and remote sites; authorised CT requests under protocol.
- Supported training for students, qualified sonographers and SPRs; provided second opinions and pathway guidance.
- Troubleshot ultrasound machine issues and supported departmental workflow.
- Well‑regarded member of the Radiology team with numerous compliments from service users.
Locum Sonographer - Shilton5 Ltd – Self‑Employed Locum Sonographer
(2013-01 - 2017-12)
Full‑time locum work across multiple NHS Trusts including Heartlands, Worcester Acute and Gloucestershire Hospitals.
- Maintained and broadened skills across varied patient groups and ultrasound platforms.
- Managed all aspects of running a successful locum business: sourcing placements, negotiating contracts, logistics, studying local protocols, accounts and competencies.
Advanced Practitioner Sonographer - Wye Valley NHS Trust
(2012-02 - 2013-01)
- Independently scanned a wide range of general medical, GP, outpatient, inpatient and emergency referrals.
- Gynaecology: subfertility, PMB, pelvic pain.
- Obstetrics: EPU, NT, anomaly scans, foetal heart, growth and Doppler.
- Managed protocoling, prioritisation, urgent inpatient additions, and coordination of staff cover and equipment repairs.
Sonographer Student / Advanced Practitioner - Kent & Canterbury Hospital
(2009-10 - 2012-02)
- Gained extensive experience in Obstetric, Gynaecological, General, Small Parts and Vascular DVT scanning across GP, A&E, wards and RAC clinics.
- Rotated through Foetal Medicine and developed strong early‑career scanning competence.
Radiographer - Kent & Canterbury Hospital
(2008-07 - 2009-10)
- Worked across general radiography, A&E, theatres, mobiles, fluoroscopy and special procedures.
- CT‑trained; undertook cannulation.
- Sole overnight departmental responsibility including emergency non‑contrast CTs.
Student Radiographer (Student Representative for all 3 years) - Kent & Canterbury Hospital / Canterbury Christ Church University
(2005-09 - 2008-07)
- Awarded the Agfa‑Gevaert Prize for commitment and dedication to study (2007/08).
Internet Marketing – Home‑based - IT Solution Ltd (BigPockets.co.uk)
(2004-05 - 2005-09)
- Developed independent marketing strategies, identified new products and supported exclusive European releases.
Self‑Employed - Career Break
(1998-10 - 2004-05)
- Raised three children.
- Designed, built and maintained a successful web‑based business launching Jack Links Beef Jerky into the UK.
Various Roles - Albert Fisher, Faversham
(1995-08 - 1998-10)
- Consignment and financial accounting for global growers.
- Coordinated British and French grower imports for major supermarkets.
- IT support and design of automated consignment accounting system (Rubicon).
Sales Coordinator - Palmer and Harvey Chilled & Frozen Ltd
(1993-09 - 1995-07)
- Coordinated UK field sales team activities; senior customer service responsibilities.
Solo Travel - Travel – South Africa & Zimbabwe - South Africa & Zimbabwe
(1990-01 - 1990-09)
- Solo travel; gained significant life experience.
Owner Operator - Total Petrol Station - Brierley Hill
Owned and ran a successful forecourt business in Brierley Hill.
- Youngest recipient of Total's Operator of the Year Award
Owner - Other Business Ventures
- High Street Pet Shop
- Mobile Pet Food Delivery
- Livery Yard & Riding Stables
