Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Principal Lead Sonographer
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Principal Lead Sonographer
The closing date is 17 November 2025
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and proactive Principal Lead Sonographer to join our Ultrasound team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), working alongside the ultrasound manager to help organise and deliver an excellent ultrasound service to the patients attending all WUTH sites.
You will become part of a 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 newly qualified students and any newly qualified sonographers joining our trust.
We provide a 7‑day service across four key sites on the Wirral Peninsula. As part of this role you may be required to work across all four 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 (working hours to be negotiated, over a 5‑day service).
Main duties of the job Applicants will be expected to have experience in a wide range of ultrasound examinations including one or more: Obstetric, General Abdominal, Pelvis and small parts scanning. Experience in MSK and paediatric scanning is desirable.
Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the scan department, support student sonographers and rotate through the department as a sonographer when needed.
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 of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job responsibilities Please see job overview & attached job description for the post of Principal Lead Sonographer and the role of assisting the ultrasound manager in the delivery of the ultrasound service at WUTH.
Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Bachelor of Science Qualification in Radiography and/or equivalent relevant qualification
HCPC Registered
Master of Science qualification and/or equivalent relevant qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Significant post‑graduate clinical experience (including suitable experience in ultrasound)
Personal Attributes
Membership of professional bodies
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.
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We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and proactive Principal Lead Sonographer to join our Ultrasound team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), working alongside the ultrasound manager to help organise and deliver an excellent ultrasound service to the patients attending all WUTH sites.
You will become part of a 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 newly qualified students and any newly qualified sonographers joining our trust.
We provide a 7‑day service across four key sites on the Wirral Peninsula. As part of this role you may be required to work across all four 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 (working hours to be negotiated, over a 5‑day service).
Main duties of the job Applicants will be expected to have experience in a wide range of ultrasound examinations including one or more: Obstetric, General Abdominal, Pelvis and small parts scanning. Experience in MSK and paediatric scanning is desirable.
Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the scan department, support student sonographers and rotate through the department as a sonographer when needed.
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 of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job responsibilities Please see job overview & attached job description for the post of Principal Lead Sonographer and the role of assisting the ultrasound manager in the delivery of the ultrasound service at WUTH.
Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Bachelor of Science Qualification in Radiography and/or equivalent relevant qualification
HCPC Registered
Master of Science qualification and/or equivalent relevant qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Significant post‑graduate clinical experience (including suitable experience in ultrasound)
Personal Attributes
Membership of professional bodies
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.
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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