Sonographer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Penrhos Garnedd; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The sonographer role at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board supports North Wales ultrasound services, working with radiology colleagues to provide a safe, efficient, patient-centred service across seven days in multiple departments. The post holder will be responsible for ultrasound examinations and reporting, following departmental guidelines, while maintaining professionalism and quality standards.

Welsh language ability is desirable, and candidates from Welsh or English-speaking

Qualifications

• Post graduate ultrasound qualification essential.
• General and gynaecological scanning experience desirable.
• MSK and/or vascular experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• The sonographer will independently perform and report on specialised ultrasound examinations to a high standard, following departmental guidelines and taking accountability for their actions.

Skills

Welsh language

Education

Post graduate ultrasound qualification

Job description

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., 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.

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.