Trainee Sonographer (Annex 21)

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Liverpool seeks an enthusiastic individual to train as a sonographer. This role involves clinical training with a PgD Medical Imaging qualification, performing ultrasound examinations, and collaborating in a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will develop essential skills in a supportive environment, ensuring high-quality patient care. The position is expected to start in January 2026 and will last approximately 24 months.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated individual required for sonographer training.
• Completion of clinical assessments is essential.
• Ability to adjust techniques based on patient condition.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations under supervision.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providing clear explanations.
• Produce accurate diagnostic images for reporting.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Complete all academic and clinical assessments.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Effective communication

Ability to work in a team

Education

PgD Medical Imaging (Ultrasound)

Job description

Overview

We are looking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to train as a sonographer in our Ultrasound Department at Liverpool University Hospitals. The training will include clinical training whilst undertaking the PgD Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) qualification at the University of Cumbria.

This post is expected to begin from January 2026 and will continue for approximately 24 months. The clinical modules that will be undertaken will include General Medical Ultrasound, Gynaecological Ultrasound, and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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).

Training and modules

During the training, undertake clinical training while completing the PgD Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) qualification. Modules include General Medical Ultrasound, Gynaecological Ultrasound, and a Negotiated module specialising in Vascular Ultrasound. Employment during and after training is contingent on successful completion of all clinical and academic components.

Selection process

• A statement of interest must be supplied as part of the application.
• Upon successful completion of stage 1, a 2,500 word written report, with suitable references will be required.

On successful completion of stages 1 and 2, applicants will be invited to attend a practical scanning session and formal interview.

About the Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues 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 for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

Contacts

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Colin Griffin
Job title: Consultant Radiographer/Sonographer
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Alison Darton
Head of Ultrasound
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