Job summary
Are you ready to take your career to the next level within a dynamic and forward-thinking sonography service? We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sonographer with excellent communication abilities to deliver top-quality care to our patients and support the development of our trainees.
Based within the Radiology department at Withybush General Hospital in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire; our service performs a comprehensive range of ultrasound investigations using state-of-the-art equipment, with all systems recently upgraded. For the right candidate, exciting opportunities for role extension await.
If you're passionate about delivering excellence in sonography and eager to grow within an innovative team, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants must be a Registered Health Professional with an appropriate post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound and evidence of relevant experience. There may be a requirement to work flexible hours to meet service demands.
Pembrokeshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty. There is much opportunity for an excellent work life balance.The area would appeal to those who enjoy the outdoors and coast line or those with young families keen on adventure.
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports of these scans in line with departmental guidelines;
- Take an active role in teaching and practical training of student Sonographers and others in training;
- Participate in the audit and clinical governance programs with the department;
- To communicate with patients, their relatives, and others about the purpose of the examinations and the scan results (in line with departmental guidelines).
- To develop ones own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others, identifying any training needs to the Lead Sonographer;
- To plan and prioritise ones own workload and that of that area to ensure the efficient flow of work, keeping waiting times to a minimum whilst maintaining a high standard of service delivery.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on: 02/07/25
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on: 02/07/25
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent diploma
- Case Accredited post graduate certificate or diploma at masters level in Ultrasound
- HCPC, RCT or registration with relevant professional body eg:NMC, RCN, RCM
- Sound Professional knowledge of imaging modalities (Eg ANC/TV scanning, Non-obstetric scanning)
- Evidence of current CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Highly specialist training in aspects of ultrasound
- Developed knowledge of a specialised ultrasound imaging e.g. Small parts or vascular
Experience
Essential
- Post registration professional experience in a diagnostic ultrasound imaging
Desirable
- Experience of specialist ultrasound imaging techniques
- Experience with digital/PACS enabled ultrasound equipment.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Desirable
- Willing to participate in out-of-hours working
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent diploma
- Case Accredited post graduate certificate or diploma at masters level in Ultrasound
- HCPC, RCT or registration with relevant professional body eg:NMC, RCN, RCM
- Sound Professional knowledge of imaging modalities (Eg ANC/TV scanning, Non-obstetric scanning)
- Evidence of current CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Highly specialist training in aspects of ultrasound
- Developed knowledge of a specialised ultrasound imaging e.g. Small parts or vascular
Experience
Essential
- Post registration professional experience in a diagnostic ultrasound imaging
Desirable
- Experience of specialist ultrasound imaging techniques
- Experience with digital/PACS enabled ultrasound equipment.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Desirable
- Willing to participate in out-of-hours working
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
