Ultrasound section

The Ultrasound section provides scientific, technical, and training support to the majority of clinical departments throughout the north west

This covers the following areas of expertise:

  • assisting with equipment specification and selection
  • acceptance testing
  • ongoing QA
  • equipment maintenance
  • incident investigation
  • advice and assistance with research

The group currently assists with a number of researchers throughout the region. Some of our recent research and development is presented here.

  • Lecturing on Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses at Manchester University
  • The section is an IPEM approved training centre for part 1 clinical scientists and technologists in Ultrasound.
  • Specialist staff training

Staff actively participate in a range of professional matters ranging from refereeing scientific papers to providing advice to national and international bodies.

The group operates within BS EN ISO 9001:2000 quality system.

Group leader

  • Prof A P Jones

Main contact

For more information please contact: