# Trainee Sonographer (Annex 21) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-sonographer-annex-21/daf95445-5222-4097-9d1d-85329fde556b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-sonographer-annex-21/daf95445-5222-4097-9d1d-85329fde556b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Liverpool University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (upon Annex 21 training completion) - **Contract type:** Permanent: Annex 21 - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 0830-1700 during training and preceptorship only. Working pattern will change to needs of the service post-qualification.) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-02T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-18T14:31:49.742Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ultrasound/Ultrasound-v8209731 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8209731?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 ### Detailed job description and main 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. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## 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 ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [risk id (docx, 34.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10627495) - [recruitment documents (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10516774) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 396.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10516772) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.