Lead Sonographer

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Sonographer to provide professional leadership and manage ultrasound services. This hybrid role combines clinical and managerial responsibilities, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radiography and ultrasound, along with excellent communication and time management skills. Join a dedicated team at one of the largest healthcare providers in the region, where your expertise will contribute to the care of thousands of patients. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in a supportive environment focused on women's health.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience in Ultrasound required.
• Management or leadership experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for ultrasound services.
• Coordinate and develop ultrasound services within national standards.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

IT skills

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to manage change

Mentoring

Education

DCR or Degree in Radiography

DMU/PG Cert/Pg Dip in ultrasound

HCPC Registration

Tools

Word processing software

Email applications

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Summary

The Lead Sonographer position is a senior clinical role here at Liverpool's Women's Hospital that involves providing professional leadership and managing the ultrasound service, including supervising/managing staff, developing protocols, and ensuring high-quality patient care and service delivery.

Main Duties of the Job

The Lead Sonographer will have a hybrid role with clinical and managerial responsibilities. They will be involved in the coordination, delivery, and development of ultrasound services within national standards at LWH. They will be expected to provide clear clinical leadership for the day-to-day organization of the ultrasound service in accordance with professional and departmental protocols and communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary teams at LWH.

About Us

Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies, and families.

UKVI Guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

Date Posted: 22 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 159-LWH-92-25

Job Location: LWH Hospital Site, Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SS

Job Responsibilities:

Please refer to the job description and person specification that is attached.

Person Specification

Experience / Qualifications & Learning

• DCR or Degree in Radiography
• DMU/PG Cert/Pg Dip in ultrasound or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• Significant clinical experience in Ultrasound
• Management or leadership experience
• Supervision of ultrasound students

Desirable:

• Management or teaching qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential:

• Current skills in respect of radiographic procedures
• IT skills. Word processing, Email, and spreadsheets
• An awareness of general issues facing NHS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including a good command of the English language
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to manage change
• Ability to train/mentor staff
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good time management

Desirable:

• Research
• Audit

Personal Attributes

Essential:

• Demonstrate commitment to task
• Demonstrate positive attitude
• Works on own initiative
• Works as a team player

Physical Attributes

Essential:

• Professional appearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details:

Employer Name: Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address: LWH Hospital Site, Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SS

Employer's Website: Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust