Senior Sonographer

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Sonographer to join their dynamic ultrasound team in Neath Port Talbot Hospital. This part-time, permanent role offers a salary between £48,527 to £55,532 per year pro rata, along with opportunities for professional growth. The successful candidate will perform a variety of ultrasound scans and receive training toward a qualification in Medical Ultrasound. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and community engagement.

Benefits

Professional training and development

Supportive work environment

Participation in social activities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sonographer
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Willingness to work across multiple sites

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of ultrasound scans
• Work within a multidisciplinary team
• Participate in training and development programs

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD)

Job description

Overview

Swansea Bay University Health Board invites applications for a Senior Sonographer. This post is based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital (which hosts the Minor Injury Unit) and will become the Health Board's centre of excellence for elective orthopedic and spinal surgery. The closing date is 06 October 2025.

Are you an experienced Sonographer who is looking for a new challenge near the Gower coastline? If so, we would like to hear from you. A structured induction program will be provided, and the Health Board is committed to the development of radiographers within the service. A good work-life balance is important, with the possibility of additional overtime hours. The radiology teams across all hospital sites are welcoming to new staff, and you would be encouraged to participate in social activities outside the work environment, such as paddle boarding and running clubs.

The post will involve working within a dynamic team of Sonographers and alongside supportive radiologists, offering a wide variety of ultrasound scanning.

Main duties

We are expanding our dynamic and motivated Ultrasound team and invite hardworking, enthusiastic candidates to apply for a training post. The multidisciplinary ultrasound team at Swansea has an outstanding reputation for services provided, including Abdominal, Gynaecological, Obstetric, Vascular, MSK and sonographer-led acute imaging. The post is suitable for candidates who wish to train and develop to become a Sonographer. The successful candidate will study for a qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD). If you have the skills we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you. This post is advertised as a training post under Annex 21. Training will be carried out across all 3 SBU sites; once qualified there is a requirement to work across all 3 sites.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the UK’s largest healthcare groups, we offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

There are apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity status, marital/civil partnership status, or disability. Our values — Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving — reflect our commitment to equality in all we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living near some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery and a cosmopolitan city, this role is for you.

Details

• Date posted: 22 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per year pro rata (Annex 21)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 130-AHP047-0525-B
• Job locations: Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX
• Employer details: Swansea Bay University Health Board
• Employer contact details: Site Lead Radiographer — Cleona Rees; [e-mail]; 01639 842383

Important: This description retains the essential elements of the original job listing, including responsibilities, qualifications (training path), and equality statements. For any updates or changes, refer to the official job posting.