Trainee Sonographer (Annex 21) in Liverpool

We are looking for 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 hospital 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• 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.

Person specification:

Skills:

• 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.
• Ability to train/mentor staff.
• Works on own initiative.
• Ability to manage change.

Qualifications:

• DCR or Degree in Radiography, Midwifery or Nursing (or other appropriate healthcare group).
• CASE Accredited PGC or PGD in ultrasound (including DMU).
• Undertaken other training or CPD related to ultrasound imaging.

Experience:

• Supervision of ultrasound students.
• Ability to deal with a variety of patient groups.
• Experience dealing with a multidisciplinary workforce.
• Research experience.
• Demonstrable experience in a supportive or technical role within imaging.

The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce: black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.

This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults’ policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures.