Lead Sonographer: General & MSK Ultrasound | Flexible Hours

Merseywestlancs; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chorley seeks an experienced Lead Sonographer for General and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound. The successful candidate will manage the ultrasound service, perform examinations, and supervise junior staff. Applicants should hold an appropriate ultrasound qualification and have significant experience. The role offers opportunities to work within a dedicated team focused on patient care and quality service delivery.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Employee of the month recognition

Access to NHS discounts

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in ultrasound.
• Experience in training/mentoring student sonographers.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
• Report all ultrasound examinations by clinically interpreting images and providing a written report.
• Liaise with referring clinicians to discuss the ultrasound findings.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all departments.
• Be competent in the use of all ultrasound machines.

Skills

Ability to scan accurately

Ability to prepare reports

Good communication and interpersonal skills

IT Literate

Counselling skills

Education

DMU, PgCert, Pg Dip or MSc in ultrasound

Additional Masters level postgraduate module in specialist area of ultrasound

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Chorley seeks an experienced Lead Sonographer for General and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound. The successful candidate will manage the ultrasound service, perform examinations, and supervise junior staff. Applicants should hold an appropriate ultrasound qualification and have significant experience. The role offers opportunities to work within a dedicated team focused on patient care and quality service delivery.