Sonographer

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking passionate Sonographers to join their Ultrasound team. The role involves conducting a range of ultrasound scans, ensuring exceptional patient care, and contributing to a newly established preceptorship program for newly qualified professionals. With a commitment to staff development, this position offers an engaging and dynamic work environment on the picturesque Wirral Peninsula.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Regular training opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK with HCPC/NMC registration.
• Nuchal Translucency accreditation desirable.
• Experience in obstetric, general, and small parts scanning required.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team to provide ultrasound services across multiple sites.
• Deliver excellent patient care and clinical standards in obstetric and general departments.
• Participate in training opportunities for career development.

Skills

Obstetric scanning

General abdominal scanning

Pelvis scanning

MSK scanning

Paediatric scanning

Education

Recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or Direct-Entry Masters)

Job description

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 Translucency accreditation 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.

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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ciara Williams Job title: Ultrasound Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0151 604 7262

Ciara Williams, Ultrasound Manager

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