Sonographer

Transformation Unit; Upton; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Sonographers to join our Ultrasound team. We provide a new preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff and deliver a 7-day service across four sites on the Wirral Peninsula.

Typical hours are 08:00-18:00, four working days per week; part-time and alternative patterns can be discussed. Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification and HCPC registration; Nuchal Translucency accreditation desirable

Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR equivalent; health-related degree.
• HCPC or regulatory registration required.
• Postgraduate diploma/certificate in medical ultrasound or direct-entry ultrasound qualification.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Experience in Obstetric, General Abdominal, Pelvis and small parts scanning.
• Experience in MSK and paediatric scanning desirable.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Postgraduate ultrasound qualification

Direct-entry ultrasound qualification

Job description

Main area Diagnostics Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full time shift pattern 08:00-18:00, over 4 working days) Job ref 408-26-534

Employer Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Wirral Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. RRP is also offered for this role. Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Sonographer

Band 7

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it's truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and proactive Sonographers, to join our Ultrasound team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH).

You will become part of our supportive and dynamic team of sonographers, who take pride in delivering excellent patient care and clinical standards. We have recently developed a new preceptorship programme, for both our newly qualified students and any newly qualified sonographers joining our trust.

We provide a 7-day service, across 4 key sites on the Wirral Peninsula. As part of this role, you may be required to work across all 4 sites (Arrowe Park, St Catherine’s, Victoria Central and our new Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre). The service covers both obstetric and general ultrasound departments as well as a variety of sub-specialties including head/neck, MSK and paediatrics. We actively encourage career development and have regular training opportunities available.

Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC/NMC/ Equivalent registration. Nuchal Translucencyaccreditation is desirable for obstetric sonographers, although training will be provided if required.

Typical full-time hours are 08:00-18:00, 4 working days (working days to be negotiated, over a 7-day service). However, part-time roles, weekend only and alternative working patterns can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will be expected to have experience in one or more: Obstetric, General Abdominal, Pelvis and small parts scanning. Experience in MSK and paediatric scanning is desirable.

If additional clinical training is required, this can be negotiated at interview.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Sonographer position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent or degree in Health related subject
• Registered with HCPC or other Regulatory Body
• Post Graduate diploma/certificate or equivalent in medical ultrasound, obstetric ultrasound or stand alone Ultrasound qualification if Direct Entry
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.