Ultrasonographer
The closing date is 11 May 2026.
We are looking to recruit a sonographer to join our team at Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (St Helens & Knowsley sites). Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or DMU) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
A wide range of obstetric and non-obstetric examinations are undertaken across two hospital sites (Whiston Hospital and St Helens Hospital). We also provide ultrasound services at four community sites (St Helens Millennium Centre, Newton Community Hospital, Widnes Urgent Care Centre, and St Helens Lowe House). We act as a clinical placement site for the University of Cumbria's Direct Access MSc Ultrasound programme and there are opportunities to engage in training and mentorship of student sonographers.
Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals fully supports role extension, and we have sonographers undertaking HyCoSy examinations, ultrasound guided joint injections and breast interventional procedures.
The department also undertakes seven‑day working and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake evening and weekend duties.
Main duties of the job
* Autonomously perform ultrasound examinations and clinically interpret the images.
* Provide high‑quality ultrasound scans in accordance with departmental protocols.
* Supervise and teach junior and medical staff.
* Keep up to date with current ultrasound techniques and maintain a CPD portfolio.
Qualifications and experience
* PgCert, PgDip or DMU in ultrasound.
* HCPC registration (or equivalent).
* Experience scanning single‑handed and preparing clinical reports.
* Experience in student assessment, audit analysis and evidence of audit.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Professional skills
* Interacting within a multidisciplinary team.
* Organisational and time‑management skills.
* IT literacy and counselling skills.
* Good communication, diplomatic, tactful and team‑player skills.
* Flexible approach and ability to cope under pressure.
* Excellent attendance record and a satisfactory CPD portfolio.
Other requirements
* Willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the post.
* Membership of professional bodies.
* Ability to demonstrate substantial professional interests and motivation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 per annum pro rata.
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