Senior Sonographer

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

Job summary

The NHS is seeking experienced Sonographers to join the Swansea Bay University Health Board's dynamic ultrasound team, located near the beautiful Gower coastline. Successful applicants will benefit from a structured induction program, work-life balance, and numerous development opportunities while providing diverse ultrasound services.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for overtime

Social activities

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration and Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound / DMU (CoR).
• Ultrasound post graduate qualification accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education.
• FMF Nuchal Accreditation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations.
• Work within a dynamic team of Sonographers and supportive radiologists.
• Participate in patient care and team working.

Skills

Continual development

Clinical communication

Education

HCPC Registration

Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

FMF Nuchal Accreditation

Job description

Come and join us at Swansea Bay UHB Radiology A Great Place to Work.

Caring for each other, working together, always improving

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!

This post will be based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital which hosts the Minor Injury Unit and will become the Health Board's center of excellence for elective orthopedic and spinal surgery.

Our service offers Sonographers the experience of a wide variety of Ultrasound scanning,

You would be working within a dynamic, enthusiastic team of Sonographers and alongside a team of supportive radiologists.

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.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to expand our dynamic and motivated Ultrasound team and are inviting hard working and enthusiastic Sonographers to apply for a job with us at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The multidisciplinary ultrasound team at Swansea have an outstanding reputation for the services provided, where the Sonographer team undertakes a comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations that includes Abdominal, Gynaecological, Obstetric, Vascular, MSK and sonographer led acute imaging.

The post available would suit experienced hard working sonographers who are interested in developing both clinical and leadership skills. We are looking for professional individuals who are forward thinking with great patient and team working skills. All candidates must have a suitable graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD, MSc) and have current professional registration (HCPC/NMC). FMF Nuchal Accreditation is essential.

There are 2 rooms in antenatal clinic and 3 general rooms, equipped with Samsung units

If you have the skills we are looking for or would like to broaden those you already have, then we look forward to hearing from you.

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 specialize 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 placementsand 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 thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration and Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound / DMU (CoR)
• Ultrasound post graduate qualification accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education
• FMF Nuchal Accreditation

Skills

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values and Behaviours
• Relevant personal history of continual development

Communication

• Demonstrated clinical communication

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