Lead Sonographer for General and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking candidates for a role that involves managing and providing clinical leadership for the General and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Service. The ideal candidate will autonomously perform ultrasound examinations and interpret the resulting images, ensuring high-quality service delivery. A strong background in managing central ultrasound operations and supervising staff is essential. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care while keeping up to date with current ultrasound techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and providing clinical leadership in ultrasound services.
• Clinical competence in performing and interpreting ultrasound examinations.
• Ability to supervise and teach junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide clinical leadership of the General and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Service.
• Perform autonomous ultrasound examinations and interpret images.
• Maintain a QA programme in the ultrasound department.

Job description

Overview

We are committed to meeting the needs of modern healthcare and providing the best possible services to our patients; as a result we have an exciting opportunity that represents great career opportunities for the right person. Interviews will take place on 22nd January, 2026. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Manage, co‑ordinate and provide clinical leadership of the General and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Service.
• Perform ultrasound examinations autonomously and clinically interpret the images.
• Provide high‑quality ultrasound scans in accordance with protocols within the ultrasound department.
• Take part in supervision and teaching of junior and medical staff.
• Keep up to date with current ultrasound techniques and maintain a CPD portfolio.
• Report all ultrasound examinations by clinically interpreting images and providing a written report in accordance with the scheme of work and departmental protocols.
• Liaise with referring clinicians to discuss ultrasound findings when necessary.
• Abide by scanning protocols developed within the ultrasound department.
• Maintain electronic records and update them as required.
• Provision of reporting of ultrasound scans as per departmental policy on the role of advanced ultrasound practitioners.
• Maintain a QA programme in the general ultrasound department.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all other departments and staff, providing an effective and efficient ultrasound service to all users and patients.
• Be competent in the use of all ultrasound machines and their associated equipment.

Additional Information

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services include:

• Acute Care – providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
• Primary Care – providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
• Community Services – providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
• Specialist Regional Services – we provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision‑making process.