Job summary
The Lead Sonographer position is a senior clinical role here at Liverpool's Women's Hospital that involves providing professional leadership and managing the ultrasound service , including supervising/managing staff, developing protocols, and ensuring high-quality patient care and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Sonographer will have a hybrid role with clinical and managerial responsibilities. They will be involved in the co-ordination, delivery and development of ultrasound services within national standards at LWH. They will be expected to provide clear clinical leadership for the day to day organisation of the ultrasound service in accordance with professional and departmental protocols and communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary teams at LWH.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job
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Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
- DMU/PG Cert/Pg Dip in ultrasound or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Significant clinical experience in Ultrasound
- Management or leadership experience
- Supervision of ultrasound students
Desirable
- Management or teaching qualification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Current skills in respect of radiographic procedures
- IT skills. Word processing, E-Mail and spread sheets
- An awareness of general issues facing NHS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good command of English language
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to train/mentor staff
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good time management
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to task
- Demonstrate positive attitude
- Works on own initiative
- Works as a team player
Physical Attributes
Essential
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
- DMU/PG Cert/Pg Dip in ultrasound or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Significant clinical experience in Ultrasound
- Management or leadership experience
- Supervision of ultrasound students
Desirable
- Management or teaching qualification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Current skills in respect of radiographic procedures
- IT skills. Word processing, E-Mail and spread sheets
- An awareness of general issues facing NHS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good command of English language
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to train/mentor staff
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good time management
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to task
- Demonstrate positive attitude
- Works on own initiative
- Works as a team player
Physical Attributes
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
