Trainee Sonographer

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Port Talbot is seeking a Trainee Sonographer to join their dynamic ultrasound team. This role involves gaining qualifications in Medical Ultrasound and performing a range of ultrasound examinations. Ideal candidates will have a healthcare-related degree and commit to a clinical placement. The role offers a supportive learning environment across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• A good honours degree (normally minimum 2.2) in a Healthcare or Science related subject.
• Access to an appropriate clinical work placement in the UK of at least two days (15 hours) a week in each clinical specialty.
• An appropriately qualified individual to act as clinical appraiser.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary ultrasound team performing various ultrasound examinations.
• Study for a qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD).
• Work across all 3 SBU sites once qualified.

Education

Good honours degree in a Healthcare or Science related subject

Job description

Overview

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

About the Role

We are looking to expand our dynamic and motivated Ultrasound team and are inviting hard working and enthusiastic candidates to apply for a training post with us at Swansea Bay University Health Board. The multidisciplinary ultrasound team at Swansea has an outstanding reputation for the services provided, where the Sonographer team undertakes a comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations that includes Abdominal, Gynaecological, Obstetric, Vascular, MSK and sonographer-led acute imaging. The post would suit hard working team members who are interested in training and developing to become a Sonographer. The successful candidate will study for a qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD). This post is advertised as a training post under Annex 21 and training will be carried out across all 3 SBU sites. Once qualified there is a requirement to work across all 3 sites.

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents or by clicking "Apply now" to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A good honours degree (normally minimum 2.2) in a Healthcare or Science related subject.
• Access to an appropriate clinical work placement in the UK of at least two days (15 hours) a week in each clinical specialty to fulfil the practical requirements of this course.
• An appropriately qualified individual who will act as clinical appraiser (supervisor and assessor) who will need to attend a training day.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, including age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership.
• We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team for a suitable alternative method. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
• Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

How to Apply and Other Notes

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. 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, marriage or civil partnership, or disability. We particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers to support bilingual service delivery.

Location and Working Arrangements

This post will be 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 radiology teams across all our hospital sites are welcoming to new staff; you may be able to participate in social activities and opportunities outside the work environment.

Conclusion

Come and join us at Swansea Bay UHB Radiology – a great place to work. If you are a Trainee Sonographer seeking a new challenge near the Gower coastline, we would like to hear from you!