Lead Sonographer - General and MSK Ultrasound

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Lead Sonographer for General & MSK Ultrasound. This role involves managing the ultrasound service, autonomously performing scans, and teaching junior staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent skills in ultrasound image interpretation and clinical leadership. It's a fantastic opportunity for career development and contributing to patient care. Interviews are set for January 22, 2026, and the advert closes on January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and coordinating ultrasound services.
• Ability to perform and interpret ultrasound examinations autonomously.
• Strong teaching skills to guide junior and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the General and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Service.
• Perform ultrasound exams and interpret images autonomously.
• Supervise and teach junior medical staff.

Skills

Ultrasound image interpretation

Clinical leadership

Teaching

Protocol adherence

Communication with clinicians

Job description

Lead Sonographer – General & MSK Ultrasound

Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Ormskirk Hospital.

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, which represents great career opportunities for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Management, coordination and clinical leadership of the General and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Service.
• Autonomously performing ultrasound examinations and clinically interpreting images.
• Providing high‑quality ultrasound scans in accordance with protocols within the department.
• Supervision and teaching of junior and medical staff.
• Keeping up to date with current ultrasound techniques and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
• Reporting all ultrasound examinations with written reports in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Liaising with referring clinicians to discuss ultrasound findings when necessary.
• Abiding by scanning protocols developed within the ultrasound department.
• Undertaking patient referrals to specific clinics with reports where appropriate.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with all other departments and staff to provide an effective and efficient ultrasound service.
• Being competent in the use of all ultrasound machines and their associated equipment.
• Responsible for the QA programme in the general ultrasound department.
• Maintaining electronic records and updating them as necessary.
• Provision of reporting of ultrasound scans as per departmental policy on the role of advanced ultrasound practitioners.

Interview Information

Interviews will take place on 22nd January, 2026.

Advert closes on 5th January 2026.