Ultrasonographer

We are looking to recruit 2 sonographers to join our team at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or DMU), and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. A wide range of obstetric and non-obstetric examinations are undertaken across two sites (Ormskirk and Southport Hospitals). The department also undertakes seven day working and the successful candidate would be expected to undertake evening and weekend duties.,

• Responsible for autonomously performing Ultrasound examinations and clinically interpreting the images.
• Responsible for providing a high quality Ultrasound scans in accordance with protocols within the Ultrasound department.
• Responsible for supervision and teaching of junior and medical staff.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with current Ultrasound techniques and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
  
  The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Our Vision is to deliver 5Star Patient Care:
• CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients