Ultrasonographer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Ormskirk, L39 2AZ
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
5 days left
Job description
We are looking to recruit 1 sonographer to join our team at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualifi...
- 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.
Please see Full Job Description attached.
Advertising Date - 16th April 2026
Closing Date - 23rd April 2026
Proposed Interview Date - 1st May 2026
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Our Vision is to deliver 5Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Qualifications
Essential
- DMU, PgCert, PgDip or MSc in ultrasound
Desirable
- Additional Masters level postgraduate module in specialist area of ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in ultrasound
- Experience in training/mentoring student sonographers
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
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
How to apply
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Source
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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