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Job summary

Main area
Imaging
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Alternative working patterns will be considered)
Job ref
159-LWH-273-26
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 Hourly Rate (£50)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/10/2026 23:59

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BANK Advanced Practitioner - Ultrasound/Sonographer

Band 7

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

The Ultrasound Department is seeking experienced, highly skilled Sonographers to join our Bank workforce, providing flexible support across the service to help meet patient demand and maintain high-quality diagnostic imaging services.

As a Bank Sonographer, you will independently perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations, producing accurate and timely reports whilst adhering to departmental protocols and professional standards. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient care and contribute to the efficient delivery of diagnostic services.

This role offers the flexibility to work shifts that suit your availability, providing support during periods of increased activity, staff absence, annual leave, and service developments. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain professional registration, continued professional development, and competency across their scope of practice.

Main duties of the job

  • Independently perform and report a range of ultrasound examinations within own scope of practice.
  • Provide high-quality patient-centred care, ensuring patient dignity, privacy and comfort at all times.
  • Produce accurate diagnostic reports and communicate significant findings appropriately.
  • Work flexibly across sites and services as required by service demand.
  • Adhere to departmental policies, professional standards, infection prevention procedures and health and safety requirements.
  • Participate in quality assurance, audit and service improvement activities where appropriate.
  • Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development.

Working for our organisation

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 new-borns, 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 us the 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 its 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

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Performance of ultrasound examinations ad designated by the Clinical Lead for Imaging.

Work efficiently without supervision, organising and prioritising work, and liaising with clinics and wards to optimise service.

Maintain high working standards in Gynaecological, Obstetric and general ultrasonography.

Participate in multidisciplinary team working 

Act as independent practitioners with full accountability for all actions, with the issuing of ultrasound reports.

To communicate scan findings to patient's and clinicians, providing advice on future management when requested.

To address the patient's health and wellbeing. This includes modification of techniques, involving the manipulation of patients and equipment, to obtain diagnostic information.

To maintain accurate documentation, including production of relevant graphical representation pertinent to the examination, ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.

For full details, please refer to the attached job description

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound experience
  • 2 years NHS experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in performing FASP standard anomaly scans
  • Experience of supervision of ultrasound students
  • General medical and DVT Doppler ultrasound experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Current skills in respect of radiographic procedures
  • An awareness of general issues facing the NHS
Desirable criteria
  • IT skills - Word documents, Email, spreadsheets
  • Research
  • Audit

Qualifications & Learning

Essential criteria
  • Current and up to date registration with a statutory regulator.
  • DCR or Degree in Radiography or MSc Degree in Nursing or Midwifery
  • PGD in ultrasound or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • NT DQASS number

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Eastham
Job title
Lead Sonographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01517089988
Additional information

Alternatively you can contact Laura Brown:

[email protected]

01517089988 ext1691

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