Job summary
We are looking to recruit 1 sonographer to join our team at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or DMU), and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

A wide range of obstetric and non-obstetric examinations are undertaken across two sites (Ormskirk and Southport Hospitals).

The department also undertakes seven day working and the successful candidate would be expected to undertake evening and weekend duties.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for autonomously performing Ultrasound examinations and clinically interpreting the images.
• Responsible for providing a high quality Ultrasound scans in accordance with protocols within the Ultrasound department.
• Responsible for supervision and teaching of junior and medical staff.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with current Ultrasound techniques and maintaining a CPD portfolio.

About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Our Vision is to deliver 5Star Patient Care:

• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.

Job responsibilities
Please see Full Job Description attached.

Advertising Date - 16th April 2026

Closing Date - 23rd April 2026

Proposed Interview Date - 1st May 2026

Qualifications
Essential

• DMU, PgCert, PgDip or MSc in ultrasound

Desirable

• Additional Masters level postgraduate module in specialist area of ultrasound

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in ultrasound
• Experience in training/mentoring student sonographers

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrate ability to scan accurately
• Ability to prepare reports
• Time management skills
• IT literate
• Able to act within a multidisciplinary team
• Student assesor

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Counselling skills
• Audit analysis

Other
Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be diplomatic
• To be a team player
• Process a flexible approach to work
• Be committed to quality
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Able to demonstrate substantial professional interests and motivation
• Willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the post
• Satisfactory CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Membership of professional bodies
• Attendance at professional meetings

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).