Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and charismatic Lead Sonographer to join our team. The successful candidate will be a senior figure who will work in a clinical environment to deliver high quality care, whilst developing staff and working alongside managers. You will help to shape the future of the Ultrasound service as the Lead Sonographer of our dedicated and friendly Ultrasound team.
We are looking for a knowledgeable, and experienced Sonographer with a passion for compassionate leadership, who will embrace the opportunity to manage their own team and to lead and develop the Ultrasound service within the Radiology Department at Withybush General Hospital, Pembrokeshire.
Main duties of the job
We perform a wide range of Ultrasound investigations in the Radiology, Ante-natal, and Out-patient departments.
Applicants must be a Registered Health Professional with an appropriate post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound and evidence of management experience. There may be a requirement to work flexible hours to meet service demands.
You must possess excellent communication/organisational skills, be tactful, diplomatic and able to work alone and as part of a team in this busy department. In addition you may be involved in the supervision of student radiographers.
Withybush Hospital is the main healthcare provider for the population of Pembrokeshire, providing a wide range of clinical and Accident / Emergency services.
About us
Hywel Dda Health Board can offer an array of benefits including;
- access to reward / staff benefits schemes
- wellbeing services
- highly rated pension scheme
- generous paid holiday entitlement
- maternity & paternity allowances and much more.
Visit our Working for Us for more informationWorking for us - Hywel Dda University Health Board (nhs.wales).
Relocation support is available to assist with some of the costs incurred whilst relocation to the Hywel Dda area, applications for which will be considered in line with the requirements of our Relocation Policy.
Please get in touch with us to discuss the role and benefits in more detail - we would be happy to speak with you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held week commencing 18/09/2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held week commencing 18/09/2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc in Radiographic Imaging and registered with the Health Professions Council.
- M Level qualification in medical ultrasound (e.g. DMU, MSc)
- Knowledge of advanced practice within a wide area of specialist ultrasound applications.
Desirable
- PACS System Administrator Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant years advanced clinical experience post M-level qualification
- Experience of advanced ultrasound clinical practice e.g. MSK, vascular, interventional
- Experience of supervising and training sonographers and trainee sonographers at M-level
- Use of PACS, RIS and CR Systems at key user level
- Continuous professional development in ultrasound substantiated by personal portfolio
- Evidence of clinical competency
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc in Radiographic Imaging and registered with the Health Professions Council.
- M Level qualification in medical ultrasound (e.g. DMU, MSc)
- Knowledge of advanced practice within a wide area of specialist ultrasound applications.
Desirable
- PACS System Administrator Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant years advanced clinical experience post M-level qualification
- Experience of advanced ultrasound clinical practice e.g. MSK, vascular, interventional
- Experience of supervising and training sonographers and trainee sonographers at M-level
- Use of PACS, RIS and CR Systems at key user level
- Continuous professional development in ultrasound substantiated by personal portfolio
- Evidence of clinical competency
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
