Trainee Sonographer (Annex 21)
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, L7 8XPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
We are looking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to train as a sonographer in our Ultrasound Departments across NHS University Hospitals...
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
- Performance of clinical ultrasound duties as delegated by the Lead Sonographer in charge of the Ultrasound Department.
- When working in a single-handed unit to be responsible for the organisation of the workflow.
- Maintenance of a high standard of all aspects of ultrasonography.
- Issuing of diagnostic ultrasound reports according to protocol.
- Rotation to the renal transplant unit and the issuing of free text reports provided the necessary reporting level has been attained according to department protocol.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary team working
- To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.
- To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.
- Supervision and assistance in the training of sonography students.
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 Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal 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.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of role of imaging in patient management
Desirable: - Ability to train/mentor staff; - Works on own initiative; - Ability to manage change
Qualifications
Essential: - DCR or Degree in Radiography, Midwifery or Nursing (or other appropriate healthcare group); - CASE Accredited PGC or PGD in ultrasound (including DMU)
Desirable: - Undertaken other training or CPD related to ultrasound imaging
Experience
Essential: - Supervision of ultrasound students; - Ability to deal with a variety of patient groups; - Experience dealing with a multidisciplinary workforce
Desirable: - Research experience; - Audit experience; - Demonstrable experience in a supportive or technical role within imaging
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
18 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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