Trainee Sonographer (Annex 21)

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group in Liverpool is offering a 24-month training post to become a sonographer. Trainees will study PgD Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) at a university site while gaining clinical education across Royal Liverpool, Broadgreen, Aintree, Liverpool Women’s and community sites.

The program includes General Medical Ultrasound, Gynecological Ultrasound, and possibilities for Obstetric or Vascular modules.

Qualifications

• Statement of interest required as part of application.
• Shortlisted candidates invited to a practical scanning session.
• Final candidates invited to formal interview with a presentation and panel questions.

Responsibilities

• Train as a sonographer across NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group sites.
• Undertake PgD Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) qualification at a University site.
• Undertake ultrasound examinations under supervision following departmental protocols.
• Communicate with patients and take focused medical histories to contextualise tests.
• Produce diagnostic ultrasound images for reporting by qualified practitioners.

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.

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 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 several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. 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 en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Colin Griffin Job title: Consultant Radiographer/Sonographer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0151706 5589

Also contact

Alison Darton

Head of Ultrasound

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