Job summary

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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (upon Annex 21 training completion)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DTC-167-26

Job locations

University Hospitals of Liverpool Group

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

• 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.

Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL 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

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

Person Specification 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Liverpool Group

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Liverpool Group

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)