Superintendent / Obstetric Lead Sonographer

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Pontyclun is seeking a Superintendent / Obstetric Lead Sonographer to lead its Ultrasound Services. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of sonographers, ensure effective service delivery, and promote professional development opportunities. The role requires significant experience in ultrasound practices and effective management skills. This is a full-time position that offers career growth and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work options

Ongoing learning and development access

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
• HCPC Registration is mandatory.
• Experience in advanced ultrasound applications.
• Experience in managing and training sonographers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Ultrasound service.
• Ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Provide a caring and confidential diagnostic service.
• Support the professional development of staff.

Skills

Supervision of sonographers

Advanced ultrasound clinical practice

Counseling skills

Teaching and presentation skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

BSc in Radiography

Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound

Management Qualification or equivalent experience

HCPC Registration

Job description

Superintendent / Obstetric Lead Sonographer

The closing date is 23 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced individual to lead the Ultrasound Services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. We are looking to fill a full time post and will consider job share options.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of 14 Sonographers providing ultrasound services across 9 scanning rooms on 2 sites.

There is a wide range of ultrasound scanning equipment which includes Canon, GE, Siemens, Samsung and Philips manufacturers.

The Ultrasound Team has a diverse skill mix with independent reporting sonographers undertaking examinations of the Abdomen, Pelvis, Trans‑vaginal, Testes, Vascular and Obstetrics including all 3 trimesters and screening, mobile examinations and acute services.

We support role development with sonographers being skilled in MSK, Neo‑natal Hip Screening and TRUS biopsies.

The Royal Glamorgan Hospital is easily accessible being on the M4 corridor with ample free parking facilities.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB hosts the National Imaging Academy Wales which provides us with excellent future development opportunities for our staff. We actively support monthly CPD meetings, regularly support external training for staff and we are keen to develop you professionally.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for service delivery within the Ultrasound department, to patients within Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB in a safe and effective manner. The postholder will work closely with Superintendent Sonographer colleagues at other CTM sites in order to support the ultrasound service across the Health Board.

Provide a caring and confidential diagnostic service to all patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are not compromised.

Responsible for the day‑to‑day management of a comprehensive, efficient, relevant, and cost‑effective ultrasound service at base site, Royal Glamorgan Hospital and the associated community hospitals.

The postholder will be responsible for leading, managing and organising the Ultrasound service working collaboratively with Radiology Manager and Radiology Clinical Director.

The postholder will provide a lead for clinical development of professional ultrasound staff.

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

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve

• We treat everyone with respect

• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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.

The Radiology Directorate has a well‑established Governance Agenda which includes modality user Group Meetings on a quarterly basis. The aim of the user groups is to improve our patient centered service by encouraging collaborative working, discussing service/patient concerns, reviewing training strategies, reviewing/updating knowledge of relevant Policy, Procedure and Protocol and contributing to the Audit and Clinical Effectiveness agenda.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• Post‑graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• Knowledge of advanced practice within a wide area of specialist ultrasound applications to Master's level equivalency
• Management Qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

• Relevant personal history of continual development
• Experience of supervising/managing and training sonographers and trainee sonographers at Masters level
• Experience of advanced ultrasound clinical practice e.g. MSK, vascular, interventional
• Counselling skills

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to liaise competently with Stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
• Experience of audit and research
• Teaching and presentation skills with experience of mentoring students
• Assertive. Ability to make decisions; Ability to meet deadlines, establishing priorities
• Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others
• Assist and contribute to improving service developments in both general and interventional

Values/Other

• Able to manage difficult situations
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines

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.

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