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 Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire; 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 your career, 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.
Carmarthenshire 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 one's own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others, identifying any training needs to the Lead Sonographer;
* To plan and prioritise one's 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications & Knowledge
* 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
* Highly specialist training in aspects of ultrasound
* Developed knowledge of a specialised ultrasound imaging e.g. Small parts or vascular
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Experience
* Post registration professional experience in a diagnostic ultrasound imaging
* Experience of specialist ultrasound imaging techniques
* Experience with digital/PACS enabled ultrasound equipment.
Other
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
* Flexible approach to needs of the service
* Willing to participate in out-of-hours working
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.
£50,129 to £57,365 a yearper annum (pro rata if part-time)
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