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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
110-AHP142-1225
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Town
Pontyclun
Salary
£56,514 - £63,623 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/12/2025 23:59

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Superintendent / Obstetric Lead Sonographer

Band 8a

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced individual to lead the Ultrasound  Services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. We are looking to fill a full time post and will consider job share options.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of 14 Sonographers providing ultrasound services across 9 scanning rooms on 2 sites.

There is a wide range of ultrasound scanning equipment which includes Canon, GE, Siemens, Samsung and Philips manufacturers. 

The Ultrasound Team has a diverse skill mix with independent reporting sonographers undertaking  examinations of the  Abdomen, Pelvis, Trans-vaginal, Testes, Vascular and Obstetrics including all 3 trimesters and screening, mobile examinations and acute services.

We support role development with sonographers being skilled in MSK, Neo-natal Hip Screening and TRUS biopsies.

The Royal Glamorgan Hospital is easily accessible being on the M4 corridor with ample free parking facilities.

Cwm Taff Morgannwg UHB hosts the National Imaging Academy Wales which provides us with excellent future development opportunities for our staff. We actively support monthly CPD meetings, regularly support external training for staff and we are keen to develop you professionally.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for service delivery within the Ultrasound department, to patients within Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB in a safe and effective manner. The postholder will work closely with Superintendent Sonographer colleagues at other CTM sites in order to support the ultrasound service across the Health Board.

Provide a caring and confidential diagnostic service to all patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are not compromised.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of a comprehensive, efficient, relevant, and cost-effective ultrasound service at base site, Royal Glamorgan Hospital and the associated community hospitals.

The postholder will be responsible for leading, managing and organising the Ultrasound service working collaboratively with Radiology Manager and Radiology Clinical Director.

The postholder will provide a lead for clinical development of professional ultrasound staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

 

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.

The Radiology Directorate has a well-established Governance Agenda which includes modality user Group Meetings on a quarterly basis. The  aim of the user groups is to improve our patient centered service by encouraging collaborative working, discussing service/patient concerns, reviewing training strategies, reviewing/updating knowledge of relevant Policy, Procedure and Protocol and contributing to the Audit and Clinical Effectiveness agenda.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Radiography or equivalent
  • Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
  • HCPC Registration
  • Knowledge of advanced practice within a wide area of specialist ultrasound applications to Master’s level equivalency
  • Management Qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant personal history of continual development
  • Significant post-qualification experience
  • Experience of supervising/managing and training sonographers and trainee sonographers at Masters level
  • Experience of advanced ultrasound clinical practice e.g. MSK, vascular, interventional
Desirable criteria
  • Counselling skills

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to liaise competently with Stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Teaching and presentation skills with experience of mentoring students
  • Assertive. Ability to make decisions Ability to meet deadlines, establishing priorities
  • Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others
  • Assist and contribute to improving service developments in both general and interventional

Values/Other

Essential criteria
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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 not necessary

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sharon Donovan
Job title
Professional Head of Radiography
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01443 443443
Additional information

Professional Head of Radiography / Pennaeth Proffesiynol Radiograffeg

 

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