Trainee Sonographer (Annex 21)

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is seeking an enthusiastic trainee sonographer to join its Ultrasound Departments across Royal Liverpool, Broadgreen, Aintree, Liverpool Women's and community sites. The PgD Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) qualification will be undertaken at a university site in partnership with the North West Imaging Academy.

The post begins January 2027 for about 24 months. Selection includes a statement of interest, a practical scanning day, and a formal interview with

Qualifications

• Statement of interest must be supplied with the application.
• Shortlisting will lead to a practical scanning session.
• Final candidates will have a formal interview with a presentation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-focused ultrasound services.
• Undertake ultrasound examinations under supervision according to departmental protocols.
• Effectively communicate with patients, obtain focused history, and explain the test purpose, risks and conclusions.
• Complete and pass the PgD Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) academic and clinical assessments.

Job description

We are looking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to train as a sonographer in our Ultrasound Departments across NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. The training will include clinical education across our multiple hospitals sites (Royal Liverpool, Broadgreen, Aintree, Liverpool Women's and our community sites), whilst undertaking the PgD Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) qualification at a University site working with the North West of England Imaging Academy.

This post is expected to begin from January 2027 and will continue for approximately 24 months. The clinical modules that will be undertaken will include General Medical Ultrasound, Gynaecological Ultrasound, with some candidates undertaking Obstetric Ultrasound and others completing a Negotiated module specialising in Vascular Ultrasound. Employment throughout, and after, the training will be wholly dependent on successful completion of all clinical and academic components of the training.

There will be multiple stages to the selection criteria for this post. These stages will including a statement of interest which must be supplied as part of the application. Shortlisting will then lead to a number of potential candidates being invited to attend a practical scanning whole day session. Final candidates will be invited to formal interview where you will also deliver a planned presentation to panel followed by questions and critique from our panel.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to deliver a high quality and safe patient focussed service.

Complete and pass the academic and clinical assessments that make up the requirements of the PgD in Medical imaging (Ultrasound) qualification.

Undertake appropriate ultrasound examination under the supervision of a qualified practitioner according to departmental protocols, adjusting technique as necessary according to patient condition

Effectively communicate with the patient. Expand the medical history given through direct discussion with the patient using focused questioning. Give explanations of why the test is being requested/performed, including risks, benefits and conclusions, in context.

Perform a highly skilled ultrasound examination, using a high level of manual dexterity to produce accurate diagnostic images for reporting

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalsp...