Job overview
We are looking to recruit 1 sonographer to join our team at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. 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 sites (Ormskirk and Southport Hospitals).
The department also undertakes seven day working and the successful candidate would be expected to undertake evening and weekend duties.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for autonomously performing Ultrasound examinations and clinically interpreting the images.
- Responsible for providing a high quality Ultrasound scans in accordance with protocols within the Ultrasound department.
- Responsible for supervision and teaching of junior and medical staff.
- Responsible for keeping up to date with current Ultrasound techniques and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Full Job Description attached.
Advertising Date - 16th April 2026
Closing Date - 23rd April 2026
Proposed Interview Date - 1st May 2026
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be diplomatic
- To be a team player
- Process a flexible approach to work
- Be committed to quality
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Able to demonstrate substantial professional interests and motivation
- Willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the post
- Satisfactory CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Membership of professional bodies
- Attendance at professional meetings
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to scan accurately
- Ability to prepare reports
- Time management skills
- IT literate
- Able to act within a multidisciplinary team
- Student assesor
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Counselling skills
- Audit analysis
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in ultrasound
- Experience in training/mentoring student sonographers
Qualifications
Essential
- DMU, PgCert, PgDip or MSc in ultrasound
Desirable
- Additional Masters level postgraduate module in specialist area of ultrasound
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This advert is for Ultrasonographer with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Prescot, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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