Sonographer

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newport seeks a Sonographer to provide clinical excellence within their ultrasound service. The role includes working autonomously and supporting the service manager while also engaging in the training of radiography students. Opportunities for flexible hours and professional development are available. The ideal candidate will possess a DCR or BSc in Radiography and be committed to providing high-quality clinical care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid mandatory training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in wide range of techniques.
• DCR or BSc Radiography.
• HCPC Registration.
• PGDip or DMU.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously within the ultrasound service.
• Ensure high quality images and reports.
• Approve requests and prioritise referrals according to clinical need.
• Support the Ultrasound Service Manager.

Job description

As a Sonographer you would be expected to provide clinical excellence and assist in managing the day-to-day organisation of the clinical area providing effective and efficient leadership. Applicants should be flexible, patient focussed, and committed to delivering the highest standards of clinical care.

The ultrasound service operates 5 days a week with the possible future development to extend to a 6 or 7 day working week. Opportunities to work evenings and weekends are also available. We will consider full and part time hours. Flexible/ extended hours may be considered in relation to existing departmental commitments.

As an imaging service we are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialist areas and professional development. The department hosts undergraduate radiography students on placement from Cardiff University so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role, whilst supporting the wider team. All candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and supporting learners in the clinical environment.

The successful candidate will be based at the Royal Gwent Hospital and will be required to work at other sites within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as per service requirements.

Main duties of the job

The duties of this post includes,

To work autonomously within the ultrasound service.

To be responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality images and reports in a professional and caring manner.

To approve requests and prioritise referrals according to clinical need.

To support the Ultrasound Service Manager and Deputy in the delivery of the service

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in wide range of techniques

Education and Training

• DCR or BSc Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• PGDip or DMU

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.