Reporting Ultrasonographer

Reporting Ultrasonographer

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

We invite you to become a valued member of our dynamic and supportive ultrasound team, known for its warmth, dedication, and commitment to clinical excellence. Whether you are newly qualified or bring a wealth of experience, you will find a welcoming environment where your growth and development are genuinely prioritised.

• Supportive induction and mentorship tailored to your career stage, ensuring you feel confident from day one.
• Continuous professional development, with structured opportunities to advance your clinical and leadership skills.
• Active involvement in teaching and mentoring as a clinical placement site for the University of Cumbria’s Direct Access MSc Ultrasound programme.
• A collaborative culture where your expertise and ideas are valued and encouraged.

• Recognised ultrasound qualification (PgDip, or Direct‑Entry Masters) and eligibility to work in the United Kingdom (HCPC/NMC or equivalent registration required).
• Skilled in general, gynae, small parts ultrasound and obstetric scanning within FASP guidelines.
• Experience in MSK ultrasound would also be an advantage.
• Post holder to be supported by a Radiology Support Worker.

• Independently carry out high‑quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, following established protocols to deliver the best possible care for our patients.
• Clearly and compassionately communicate scan findings to clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Exercise critical thinking and sound judgement to accurately interpret images, confidently distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings.
• Be responsible for the justification of ultrasound requests, undertake and organise workload.
• Share your knowledge by supervising, educating, and training multidisciplinary staff and students in all aspects of ultrasound.

• The Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
• Services are provided from three locations:
  • Countess of Chester Hospital – 438 general and acute beds.
  • Ellesmere Port Hospital – 56 rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient beds.
  • Tarporley War Memorial Hospital – services for the local rural population.
• The Trust employs over 5,916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff.

Name:
Orlaigh Dennis

Job title:

Head of Ultrasound
Email:
Telephone:

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care