NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
Clinical Specialist Sonographer - Liver & GI
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Clinical Specialist Sonographer: Liver & Gastrointestinal (GI) – Band 7-8a Annex U
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an already experienced sonographer to apply for a 12-month Annex U development post to become a Clinical Specialist Sonographer. Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will have to be a state registered (e.g. HCPC-registered radiographer).
The successful post holder will be required to work across the UHLG sites. The post will include an 80/20 role split of clinical/non-clinical workload. The clinical specialist sonographer role will work closely with the Consultant Radiographer/Sonographer Clinical Lead.
To meet the requirements of a clinical specialist sonographer, and in line with the advanced clinical practitioner framework, the successful candidate will be expected to complete an MSc, which will be funded by the department. Further milestones and key tasks will need to be achieved for the role as part of the development role to ensure the full specification of the role is met prior to moving into the 8a pay scale.
This new role will also involve developing skills in endoanal ultrasound and training in contrast enhanced ultrasound of the liver will also be undertaken.
The successful candidate will need to be able to commit to a minimum of 30 hours in the role. Non-specialist GI ultrasound work will remain an essential component of the clinical workload of this post.
Requirements
To meet the requirements of a clinical specialist sonographer and in line with the advanced clinical practitioner framework, the successful candidate will be required to:
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- Complete a Masters in Science (MSc) award, which will be funded by the department.
- Learn how to undertake transrectal/endoanal ultrasound.
- Learn how to undertake contrast enhanced-liver ultrasound imaging.
- Develop standard operating procedure (SOP) for clinical specialist role in conjunction with Consultant Radiographer/Sonographer.
- Act as sonographer lead in the Trust's HCC surveillance programme, under the supervision of the Consultant Radiographer/Sonographer and Medical Lead in Ultrasound.
- Complete reflective piece on the role of ultrasound in contrast enhanced US in liver imaging.
- Undertake one clinical audit per year.
- Attend and participate within MDT specific to the role.
- Demonstrate ability to work to specific deadlines.
- Review and update of role-specific clinical protocols in conjunction with the Consultant Radiographer/Sonographer.
Further milestones and key tasks will need to be achieved for the role as part of the development role to ensure the full specification of the role is met prior to moving into the 8a pay scale.
Suggested Job Plan: 80% Clinical / 20% Non-Clinical
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group)
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 the region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
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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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.
- Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year.
- The Royal 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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Colin Griffin
- Job title: Consultant Radiographer/Sonographer & Clinical Lead
- Email address: colin.griffin@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01517065589
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