Job summary
Provide a professionally competent Ultrasound service to patients throughout the University Health Board, in a safe clinical environment.
Provide a caring, confidential diagnostic service to all patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are not compromised.
You will normally be required to work without direct clinical supervision but will report to the Superintendent Radiographers within the Department.
English and Welsh speakers both equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The bank worker will often be required to communicate sensitive clinical, complex and sometimes highly complex diagnostic information to patients using appropriate clinical discretion with empathy and reassurance, often in difficult and emotive situations. E.g. reporting foetal abnormalities or foetal death to the patient.
You will be required to liaise with staff across the Health Board regarding examinations requested, providing information about examinations and making arrangements to ensure examinations are carried out.
The bank worker will regularly attend Ultrasound User group meetings; these provide a suitable forum for informal discussion and feedback about relevant Ultrasound issues.
About us
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:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o 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.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
Education/Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent. HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Relevant personal history of continuing professional development. Significant postqualification experience. Appropriate supervisory /management and teaching/training experience. Ability to work and report independently. Counselling skills.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills - ability to liaise competently with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds. Previous history of training staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit Knowledge of Health & Safety Policies and Procedures particularly relating to Ultrasound
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent. HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Relevant personal history of continuing professional development. Significant postqualification experience. Appropriate supervisory /management and teaching/training experience. Ability to work and report independently. Counselling skills.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills - ability to liaise competently with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds. Previous history of training staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit Knowledge of Health & Safety Policies and Procedures particularly relating to Ultrasound
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).
