Obstetric Lead Sonographer

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Briton Ferry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a dynamic Sonographer to lead the Obstetric Ultrasound service across Singleton and Neath Port Talbot sites. The role focuses on delivering a safe, accurate diagnostic service, maintaining dignity and privacy for patients, and coordinating with Radiology leadership to uphold best practices.

The post requires a graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD, MSc) and current professional registration (HCPC/NMC) with FMF Nuchal accreditation.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD, MSc).
• Current HCPC/NMC registration.
• FMF Nuchal accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Obstetric ultrasound service across Singleton and Neath Port Talbot sites.
• Oversee day-to-day management of the ultrasound service and ensure cost‑effective delivery.
• Work with Radiology Manager and Clinical Director to implement guidelines and best practices.
• Coordinate strategies to maintain consistent, high‑quality obstetric imaging across SBUHB.
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and local, regional, and national service frameworks.
• Support development of leadership and clinical skills within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical ultrasound expertise

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

PgC/ PgD/ MSc in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for service delivery within the Obstetric Ultrasound department to patients within SBU in a safe and effective manner and will work closely with Superintendent Sonographer colleagues at other SBU sites in order to support the ultrasound service across the Health Board. As a lead for the Obstetric ultrasound service, the post holder will undertake a wide variety of Ultrasound examinations of patients attending the Radiology department, ensuring precise positioning to obtain optimal diagnostic images.

• Provide a caring and confidential diagnostic service to all patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are not compromised.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of a comprehensive, efficient, relevant, and cost-effective ultrasound service and the associated community hospitals.
• Responsible for leading, managing and organising the Ultrasound service working collaboratively with Radiology Manager and Radiology Clinical Director in this regard.
• Assist the Radiology Manager in ensuring that guidelines and protocols are in place to ensure recognised best practice is performed and maintained throughout the Health Board.
• Ensure effective management and organisation of the ultrasound service, operating within established guidelines as required by clinical practice, directorate management, Health Board administrative procedures and local, regional and nationally agreed guidelines and service frameworks.

Are you an experienced Sonographer who is looking for a new challenge near the beautiful Gower coastline? If so, we would like to hear from you!

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Sonographer to Lead our Obstetric Ultrasound team, the post holder will work equally across Singleton and Neath Port Talbot sites. The post would suit experienced sonographers who are interested in developing Leadership and clinical skills. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring accurate, consistent and cohesive approach to Obstetric ultrasound imaging across SBUHB.

All candidates must have a suitable graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD, MSc) and have current professional registration (HCPC/NMC) & have FMF Nuchal accreditation. A structured induction program will be provided for the successful applicant. The health board is committed to the development of radiographers employed within the service. A good work life balance is important to us at Swansea Bay UHB however, the opportunity to work additional overtime hours is a possibility.

The radiology teams across all our hospital sites are very welcoming to new staff and you would be able to participate in a range of social activities outside the work environment such as paddle boarding and running clubs.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.