• Job Description

  Req#: C9159-25-0097?language=en&page=96&sort=publicationDateDesc

  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

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £53,755 to £60,504 a year + £4,500 recruitment and retention premium, per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  159-LWH-92-25-A

  Job locations

  LWH Hospital Site

  Crown Street

  Liverpool

  L8 7SS

  
  

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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

  • Research
  • Audit

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Demonstrate commitment to task
  • Demonstrate positive attitude
  • Works on own initiative
  • Works as a team player

  Physical Attributes

  Essential

  • Professional appearance

  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

  • Research
  • Audit

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Demonstrate commitment to task
  • Demonstrate positive attitude
  • Works on own initiative
  • Works as a team player

  Physical Attributes

  Essential

  • Professional appearance

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  LWH Hospital Site

  Crown Street

  Liverpool

  L8 7SS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  LWH Hospital Site

  Crown Street

  Liverpool

  L8 7SS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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