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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
130-AHP046-0425-A
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Morriston Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
£48,527 - £55,532 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/10/2025 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Sonographer

Band 7

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

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

We are looking to expand our dynamic and motivated Ultrasound team and are inviting hard working and enthusiastic Sonographers to apply for a job with us at Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

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.

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

 

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

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

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • HCPC Registration
  • Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
  • BSc in Radiography
  • Supervisory and/or Management qualification.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant Experience working in NHS
  • Has up to date CPD portfolio.
  • Experience supplemented by postgraduate course(s).
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and its application in Radiology departments

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a team, possess Counselling Skills
  • Work on own initiative and unsupervised.
  • Undertake and report on a range of ultrasound scans including – obstetrics, general abdominal, vascular work.
  • Manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines
  • Deal with patients presenting with a range of conditions.
  • Communicate learned skills to all grades of staff.
  • Adapt to different work settings within the department.
  • Recognise and respond sensitively and appropriately to individual patient’s needs.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
  • Good IT Skills
  • Good interpersonal skills

Other Essential Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Physically capable of moving and positioning various types of patients and equipment.
  • Enthusiastic/Motivated.

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 desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Davies
Job title
Superintendent Sonographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01792 703147
Additional information

Ceri White, Interim Site Lead Radiographer

[email protected]

 

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