Job Summary
As a Sonographer you would be expected to provide clinical excellence and assist in managing the day-to-day organisation of the clinical area providing effective and efficient leadership. Applicants should be flexible, patient focussed, and committed to delivering the highest standards of clinical care.
The ultrasound service operates 5 days a week with the possible future development to extend to a 6 or 7 day working week. Opportunities to work evenings and weekends are also available. We will consider full and part time hours. Flexible/ extended hours may be considered in relation to existing departmental commitments.
As an imaging service we are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialist areas and professional development. The department hosts undergraduate radiography students on placement from Cardiff University so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role, whilst supporting the wider team. All candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and supporting learners in the clinical environment.
The successful candidate will be based at the Royal Gwent Hospital and will be required to work at other sites within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as per service requirements.
Main duties of the job
1. To work autonomously within the ultrasound service.
2. To be responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality images and reports in a professional and caring manner.
3. To approve requests and prioritise referrals according to clinical need.
4. To support the Ultrasound Service Manager and Deputy in the delivery of the service.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
* Experience in wide range of techniques
Education and Training
* DCR or BSc Radiography
* HCPC Registration
* PGDip or DMU
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2UB
Employer's website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ #J-18808-Ljbffr