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Bank Reporting Sonographer

Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Location
TBC
Salary
£44,398 to £50,807 per annum pro rata
Closing date
7 Oct 2024

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Profession
Other allied health
Grade
Band 7
Hours
Part Time
We currently seek a flexible and motivated individual to work as a Bank Reporting Sonographer in our busy Ultrasound department . The service is located within Radiology at each of our sites. We perform a wide range of Ultrasound investigations.

Applicants must be a Registered Health Professional with an appropriate post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound and evidence of relevant experience. There may be a requirement to work flexible hours to meet service demands.

This post would appeal to someone looking to work flexibly around the current service and enjoy a balanced work and home life.

Main duties of the job

You must possess excellent communication skills, be tactful, diplomatic and able to work as part of a team in this busy department. In addition you may be involved in the supervision of student radiographers.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

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 on 16/10/2024.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent diploma
  • Case Accredited post graduate certificate or diploma at masters level in Ultrasound
  • HCPC, RCT or registration with relevant professional body eg:NMC, RCN, RCM
  • Sound Professional knowledge of imaging modalities (Eg ANC/TV scanning, Non-obstetric scanning)
  • Evidence of current CPD portfolio


Desirable

  • Highly specialist training in aspects of ultrasound
  • Developed knowledge of a specialised ultrasound imaging e.g. Small parts or vascular


Experience

Essential

  • Post registration professional experience in a diagnostic ultrasound imaging


Desirable

  • Experience of specialist ultrasound imaging techniques
  • Experience with digital/PACS enabled ultrasound equipment.


Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service


Desirable

  • Willing to participate in out-of-hours working


Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

TBC

TBC

TBC

SA61 2PZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

100-BANK-AHP001-0924

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