Reporting Sonographer

Integrated Care System; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Sonographer to join a dynamic sonography service in Haverfordwest. You will deliver high-quality care and support the training of future professionals while enjoying the beautiful Pembrokeshire area. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Professional with postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
• Evidence of relevant professional experience in diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and participate in out-of-hours working.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scanning patients and producing reports.
• Active role in teaching and training of trainees.
• Participate in audits and clinical governance programs.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Clinical governance

Education

Degree or equivalent diploma

Post graduate certificate or diploma at masters level in Ultrasound

HCPC, NMC, RCN, or RCM registration

Sound Professional knowledge of imaging modalities

Tools

Digital/PACS enabled ultrasound equipment

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level within a dynamic and forward-thinking sonography service? We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sonographer with excellent communication abilities to deliver top-quality care to our patients and support the development of our trainees.

Based within the Radiology department at Withybush General Hospital in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire; our service performs a comprehensive range of ultrasound investigations using state-of-the-art equipment, with all systems recently upgraded. For the right candidate, exciting opportunities for role extension await.

If you're passionate about delivering excellence in sonography and eager to grow within an innovative team, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must be a Registered Health Professional with an appropriate post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound and evidence of relevant experience. There may be a requirement to work flexible hours to meet service demands.

Pembrokeshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty. There is much opportunity for an excellent work life balance.The area would appeal to those who enjoy the outdoors and coast line or those with young families keen on adventure.

Main duties of the job

• Be responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports of these scans in line with departmental guidelines;
• Take an active role in teaching and practical training of student Sonographers and others in training;
• Participate in the audit and clinical governance programs with the department;
• To communicate with patients, their relatives, and others about the purpose of the examinations and the scan results (in line with departmental guidelines).
• To develop ones own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others, identifying any training needs to the Lead Sonographer;
• To plan and prioritise ones own workload and that of that area to ensure the efficient flow of work, keeping waiting times to a minimum whilst maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job responsibilities

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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on: 04/08/25

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 (Eg 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 yearper annum (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working