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Job summary

Main area
Allied Health Professions
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
Bank
Job ref
110-BNK348-1025
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
National Imaging Academy Wales
Town
Bridgend
Salary
£46,840 - £53,602 Per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/11/2025 23:59

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Bank Sonographer Trainer

NHS AfC: Band 7

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

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Job overview

We are pleased to invite applications to join the Training Team at National Imaging Academy Wales (NIAW). NIAW are looking for keen Sonographers Trainer to support the delivery of high-quality Radiology and Radiographic training.

The bank worker will work within the multidisciplinary NIAW team to deliver clinical ultrasound training, clinical supervision, undertake competency assessments and/or deliver simulation support at the NIAW. The bank worker will work with the team to support the delivery of the NIAW 3-year strategy.

NIAW is a state-of-the-art facility with a primary function of providing high quality training to the imaging workforce across Wales. The facility includes a 100-seat lecture theatre, two workstation classrooms, three ultrasound suites and ultrasound simulation room, all with dedicated state of the art, audio-visual equipment.

In addition to supporting training for a variety of professions, the Academy hosts corporate and CPD events, supports with the development of training courses for the Radiology workforce and acts as a natural hub for innovation and research within Radiology.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

The bank worker will be a qualified and registered Radiographer or Sonographer with postgraduate training in ultrasound, demonstrating expert competence, autonomy, and up-to-date knowledge of ultrasound technology, anatomy, and clinical practice. They will undertake and interpret a range of ultrasound scans, provide high-quality reports, and offer professional advice to colleagues, trainees, and other healthcare professionals. A strong commitment to teaching, supervision, research, and continuing professional development is essential, as is the ability to contribute to the Academy’s wider aims in education, innovation, and service development across NHS Wales. The role requires excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, adherence to professional standards and governance, and responsibility for maintaining safe working practices and accurate records.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Radiography or equivalent. Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent. HCPC Registration Experience and enthusiasm for teaching and training Current/recent role in training Understand the principles of clinical audit General management skills to include organisation of teaching, training & audit Good understanding and experience in the use of Microsoft Office software e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Desirable criteria
  • Interest and willingness to undertake research. Higher Clinical Leadership qualification. Higher qualification in education

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Expert knowledge of ultrasound imaging Ability to issue independent reports Experience of dealing with general public/customers and trainees/students Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience.

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication and customer care skills Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritise workload Ability to use own initiative
Desirable criteria
  • The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Must be motivated, and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others Ability to be adaptable and flexible Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work as an individual Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable criteria
  • Belief in the NHS and its ability to succeed Ability to work to deadlines

Circumstances

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between Health Board sites and Academy in a timely manner Able to work hours flexibly, based on the demands of the Academy

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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 not necessary

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katie Smeathers
Job title
Operational Support Manager - NIAW
Email address
[email protected]
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