Job overview
Come and join us at Swansea Bay UHB Radiology A Great Place to Work.
Caring for each other, working together, always improving.
Are you an experienced Sonographer who is looking for a new challenge near the beautiful Gower coastline? If so we would like to hear from you!
This post will be based at Morriston Hospital which is a large, acute unit in the North of Swansea. However, you may be required to work on any of the three sites within Swansea Bay Health Board.
Our service offers Sonographers the experience of a wide variety of Ultrasound scanning, including early pregnancy, obstetric, general, gynaecological, small part and vascular US.
You would be working within a dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking team of Sonographers and alongside a team of supportive radiologists.
A structured induction program will be provided for the successful applicant. The health board is committed to the development of radiographers employed within the service.
A good work life balance is important to us at Swansea Bay UHB however, the opportunity to work additional overtime hours is a possibility.
Main duties of the job
The multidisciplinary ultrasound team at Swansea have 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, small parts, head and neck, paediatric and sonographer led acute imaging.
The post available would suit experienced hard working sonographers who are interested in developing both clinical and leadership skills. We are looking for professional individuals who are forward thinking with great patient and team working skills. All candidates must have a suitable graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD, MSc) and have current professional registration (HCPC/NMC).
There are 5 US rooms, all equipped with Samsung units
If you have the skills we are looking for or would like to broaden those you already have, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Working for our organisation
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 can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialize in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
1. HCPC Registration
2. Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
3. BSc in Radiography
4. Supervisory and/or Management qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Relevant Experience working in NHS
6. Has up to date CPD portfolio.
7. Experience supplemented by postgraduate course(s).
8. Knowledge of clinical governance and its application in Radiology departments
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
9. Ability to work as part of a team, possess Counselling Skills
10. Work on own initiative and unsupervised.
11. Undertake and report on a range of ultrasound scans including – obstetrics, general abdominal, vascular work.
12. Manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines
13. Deal with patients presenting with a range of conditions.
14. Communicate learned skills to all grades of staff.
15. Adapt to different work settings within the department.
16. Recognise and respond sensitively and appropriately to individual patient’s needs.
Desirable criteria
17. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
18. Good IT Skills
19. Good interpersonal skills
Other Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
20. Physically capable of moving and positioning various types of patients and equipment.
21. Enthusiastic/Motivated.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
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, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable