Sonographer

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The sonographer will work closely with the sonographers, radiologists and clinicians across North Wales to develop and maximise the ultrasound service, ensuring a patient-focused, safe, effective, and efficient service that meets current and future needs of the Health Board and local population. The post operates over seven days across acute and community ultrasound departments.

Applicants shortlisted will be interviewed on site.

Qualifications

• Meets essential criteria per attached job description/person specification
• Welsh language ability is desirable and welcomed for collaboration

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out and report on specialised ultrasound examinations to a high standard
• Work to departmental guidelines and be accountable for own actions
• Collaborate with sonographers, radiologists and clinicians to develop the ultrasound service across North Wales

Skills

Welsh language desirable

Postgraduate ultrasound qualification

Ultrasound reporting

Education

Postgraduate ultrasound qualification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment knowledge

Job description

Main area Ultrasound Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: Daytime shift working over 7 days as required. Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Other

37.5 hours per week (Various hours available) Job ref 050-AHP187-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

You will work closely with the sonographers, senior colleagues and radiologists across North Wales, to develop and maximise the US service, ensuring a patient focused, safe, effective and efficient service that is able to meet the current and future needs of the wider Health Board and local population. The US service and post holder operates over seven days across a selection of acute and community ultrasound departments within the organisation.

Please note that applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be required to attend an on-site face to face interview.

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

Main duties of the job

The sonographer will be independently responsible for carrying out and reporting on specialised ultrasound examinations to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for their own actions. Excellent clinical skills, experience and a post graduate ultrasound qualification are essential.

General and gynaecological scanning and experience across a wide range of examinations is desirable including abdomen and small parts. MSK and/or vascular experience would be an advantage.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Sandra Thomas Job title Principal Sonographer Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03000 842225 Additional information

Leanne Matthews , Sonographer 03000 842210

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