Job summary
- Main area
- Ultrasound
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 159-LWH-92-25
- Employer
- Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- LWH Hospital Site
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Lead Sonographer
Band 8a
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 us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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 us the specialist 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience / Qualifications & Learning
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Management or teaching qualification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Research
- Audit
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate commitment to task
- Demonstrate positive attitude
- Works on own initiative
- Works as a team player
Physical Attributes
Essential criteria
- Professional appearance
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa
- Job title
- Dudley
- Email address
- [email protected]
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