Reporting Sonographer

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job description

We require suitably qualified Sonographers to join the forward thinking teams in our busy Ultrasound departments where role development is encouraged in line with service need. Candidates suitable for these roles will be qualified with proven experienced in both general and obstetric ultrasound examinations.

Applicants must be a Registered Health Professional with an appropriate post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound and evidence of relevant experience. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills, be dynamic, kind and support management to meet the needs of our patients and deliver excellent care. A flexible approach to service delivery is required.

We would encourage Sonographers who may be interested to get in touch. We are keen to discuss employment possibilities to include base site and flexible working options such as compressed hours which would meet with the requirements of the individual and the relevant department.

Main duties of the job

You must possess excellent communication skills, be tactful, diplomatic and able to work alone and as part of a team in our busy departments. In addition you may be involved in the supervision of student Radiographers.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Degree or equivalent diploma
• Case Accredited post graduate certificate or diploma at masters level in Ultrasound
• HCPC, RCT or registration with relevant professional body eg:NMC, RCN, RCM
• Sound professional knowledge of imaging modalities (e.g. ANC/TV scanning, Non-obstetric scanning)
• Evidence of current CPD portfolio
• Highly specialist training in aspects of ultrasound
• Developed knowledge of a specialised ultrasound imaging e.g. Small parts or vascular

Experience

• Post registration professional experience in a diagnostic ultrasound imaging
• Experience of specialist ultrasound imaging techniques
• Experience with digital/PACS enabled ultrasound equipment.

Other

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to needs of the service
• Willing to participate in out-of-hours working

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Compressed hours