Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent or degree in Health related subject
- Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Registered with HCPC or other Regulatory Body
- Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Post Graduate diploma/certificate or equivalent in medical ultrasound, obstetric ultrasound or stand alone Ultrasound qualification if Direct Entry
- Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Current up to date portfolio demonstrating interest in Ultrasound
- Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We are currently seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and proactive Sonographers, to join our Ultrasound team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH).
You will become part of our supportive and dynamic team of sonographers, who take pride in delivering excellent patient care and clinical standards. We have recently developed a new preceptorship programme, for both our newly qualified students and any newly qualified sonographers joining our trust.
We provide a 7-day service, across 4 key sites on the Wirral Peninsula. As part of this role, you may be required to work across all 4 sites (Arrowe Park, St Catherine’s, Victoria Central and our new Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre). The service covers both obstetric and general ultrasound departments as well as a variety of sub-specialties including head/neck, MSK and paediatrics. We actively encourage career development and have regular training opportunities available.
Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC/NMC/ Equivalent registration. Nuchal Translucency accreditation is desirable for obstetric sonographers, although training will be provided if required.
Typical full-time hours are 08:00 – 18:00, 4 working days (working days to be negotiated, over a 7-day service). However, part-time roles, weekend only and alternative working patterns can be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be expected to have experience in one or more: Obstetric, General Abdominal, Pelvis and small parts scanning. Experience in MSK and paediatric scanning is desirable.
If additional clinical training is required, this can be negotiated at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Sonographer position available with WUTH.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Sonographer with Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Upton, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. RRP is also offered for this role.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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