Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Student Sonographer

The closing date is 12 June 2025

Job summary

We are searching for a high performing and enthusiastic individual to undertake an ultrasound training post here at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. If you thrive on a challenge and enjoy working in a very busy and demanding environment this could by your opportunity to upskill yourself and make a real difference to the service that we provide to our local community, always keeping the patient at the centre of everything that we do. This is an opportunity for an individual to become a clinical advanced practitioner and develop themselves professionally within their role in ultrasound diagnostics.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from hardworking and motivated individuals. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience, have a proven interest in ultrasound and satisfy the entry requirements of the University of Cumbria.

Applicants must posses an undergraduate University qualification and be registered with the HCPC/NMC/GMC or equivalent registered professional body.

Academic teaching will take place at the University of Cumbria and practical clinical training will be undertaken in the ultrasound department mentored by our imaging clinical tutor. The successful candidate will learn how to scan a variety of obstetric and gynaecological patients, learn how to compose detailed reports and complete the relevant modules at the University.

If you would like a tour of the imaging department or have any relevant questions regarding the post please contact Katie Qualey lead sonographer or Laura Brown clinical Tutor in imaging.

About us

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

159-LWH-114-25

Job locations

Liverpool Womens Hospital

Crown street

Liverpool

L7 8SS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post Holder will work under clinical supervision of the Sonographers indelivering all aspects of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound procedures, whilst undertaking academic training at the University of Cumbria.

Excellent communication skills are essential due to the need to deliver highly sensitive and upsetting information to both patients and relatives.

The Post Holder will have a good professional knowledge of all aspects ofObstetric and Gynaecological ultrasound, and participate actively in CPD and other developmental activities. Participation in equipment testing and analysis for Quality Assurance is required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post Holder will work under clinical supervision of the Sonographers indelivering all aspects of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound procedures, whilst undertaking academic training at the University of Cumbria.

Excellent communication skills are essential due to the need to deliver highly sensitive and upsetting information to both patients and relatives.

The Post Holder will have a good professional knowledge of all aspects ofObstetric and Gynaecological ultrasound, and participate actively in CPD and other developmental activities. Participation in equipment testing and analysis for Quality Assurance is required.

Person Specification

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Current skills in respect of radiographic procedures
  • An awareness of general issues facing NHS
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good command of English language
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to manage change
  • Ability to train/mentor staff
  • Ability to work statutory on-call and weekend rota
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Good time management

Desirable

  • IT skills. Word processing, E-Mail and spread sheets
  • Research
  • Audit

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Demonstrate commitment to task
  • Works on own initiative
  • Works as a team player

Qualifications & Learning

Essential

  • DCR or Degree in Radiography
  • HCPC Registration
  • Eligibility to enrol on ultrasound programme at University of Cumbria
Person Specification

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Current skills in respect of radiographic procedures
  • An awareness of general issues facing NHS
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good command of English language
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to manage change
  • Ability to train/mentor staff
  • Ability to work statutory on-call and weekend rota
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Good time management

Desirable

  • IT skills. Word processing, E-Mail and spread sheets
  • Research
  • Audit

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Demonstrate commitment to task
  • Works on own initiative
  • Works as a team player

Qualifications & Learning

Essential

  • DCR or Degree in Radiography
  • HCPC Registration
  • Eligibility to enrol on ultrasound programme at University of Cumbria

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 Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Womens Hospital

Crown street

Liverpool

L7 8SS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Womens Hospital

Crown street

Liverpool

L7 8SS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Sonographer

Katie Qualey

katie.qualey@lwh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

159-LWH-114-25

Job locations

Liverpool Womens Hospital

Crown street

Liverpool

L7 8SS


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