Reporting Sonographer

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced individual that is willing to join our small, dynamic and friendly team of professionals who deliver the highest standards of diagnostic investigations in Ultrasound.
The Ultrasound service is located within the Radiology Department at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.
We perform a wide range of Ultrasound investigations utilising the latest ultrasound systems.
Applicants must be a Registered Health Professional with an appropriate post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
You will ideally have evidence of relevant experience in ultrasound in obstetrics. Knowledge and exposure to other areas of ultrasound would also be beneficial.
There may be a requirement to work flexible hours to meet service demands.
Ceredigion provides much opportunity for an excellent work life balance. This post would appeal to those who enjoy the outdoors and coast line or those with young families keen on adventure.
You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and represent the values of the health board – caring, kindness, dignity and compassion; whether you are working within the team or independently, as both will be required.
We seek to foster excellence in training and development and will be keen to support your progression once you join us. We have a range of leadership and management development programmes across the health board that can be accessed alongside professional development opportunities.
In addition you may be involved in the supervision of student Sonographers and Radiographers.
Bronglais General Hospital is the main healthcare provider for the population of Ceredigion, providing a wide range of clinical and Accident & Emergency services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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 25/04/24