Job summary
As Ultrasound Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of skilled sonographers across four key sites: Arrowe Park, St Catherine's, Victoria Central, and our newly opened Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre. You will oversee the delivery of a comprehensive 7-day ultrasound service, which includes general and obstetric imaging, as well as a range of subspecialties such as musculoskeletal (MSK), head and neck, and paediatrics.
You will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of patient care, ensuring clinical excellence, and fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
To succeed in this role, you should possess strong organisational and leadership skills, along with a deep understanding of operational processes within a clinical setting. 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, or equivalent registration.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team within one of the largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts in the North West. We offer regular training opportunities, actively encourage career development, and are proud to serve the diverse communities of the Wirral Peninsula.
Main duties of the job
The Ultrasound Manager will be responsible for the operational and professional management of a 24/7 ultrasound service, covering inpatient, outpatient, and GP referrals across four sites, including maternity services.
This role involves ensuring the service meets national performance targets and supports ongoing service development.
The post-holder will lead audit activities and uphold standards in line with both national and local guidelines. They will be expected to assess service needs, plan effectively, and ensure that targets and objectives are consistently achieved.
Responsibilities also include managing a delegated budget, overseeing all aspects of HR for sonographers, clinical support workers (CSWs), chaperones, and student sonographers, and leading on staff recruitment and training.
Additionally, the Ultrasound Manager will ensure full compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) and health and safety (H&S) standards across the service.
About us
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.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Ultrasound Manager position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Ultrasound Manager position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Advanced Practitioner in Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound with a post graduate qualification at Masters Level
- Significant experience in Ultrasound
- Previous managerial experience of a team of radiographers including management of staff rosters
- Experience in undertaking appraisals
- Evidence of involvement in service development or improvement projects
- Up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Understanding of Performance Management in Radiology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Radiology Service architecture
- Aware of national and local issues impacting the healthcare arena
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
- Good understanding of team dynamics
- Ability to lead a team to deliver a high quality safe service
- Ability to make decisions and prioritise under pressure
- Understands when to use initiative and when to escalate
- Excellent IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and adapt approaches to meet needs of patients
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding
- Provide at all times a safe environment for all patients and staff alike
- Demonstrate the values and behaviours of WUTH
- To be an advocate for our patients
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable in meeting service needs
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Comply with the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity, Health and Safety
- Ability to travel across site
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Advanced Practitioner in Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound with a post graduate qualification at Masters Level
- Significant experience in Ultrasound
- Previous managerial experience of a team of radiographers including management of staff rosters
- Experience in undertaking appraisals
- Evidence of involvement in service development or improvement projects
- Up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Understanding of Performance Management in Radiology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Radiology Service architecture
- Aware of national and local issues impacting the healthcare arena
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
- Good understanding of team dynamics
- Ability to lead a team to deliver a high quality safe service
- Ability to make decisions and prioritise under pressure
- Understands when to use initiative and when to escalate
- Excellent IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and adapt approaches to meet needs of patients
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding
- Provide at all times a safe environment for all patients and staff alike
- Demonstrate the values and behaviours of WUTH
- To be an advocate for our patients
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable in meeting service needs
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Comply with the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity, Health and Safety
- Ability to travel across site
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).
