Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Reporting Sonographer
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Sonographer Position
Applications are invited from Sonographers for the post within the busy Radiology Directorate of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The Directorate currently provides an ultrasound service within the University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough.
About the Role
The health board delivers a comprehensive range of sonography services including obstetrics, gynaecology, general, small parts, paediatrics, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. The UHW department consists of 8 rooms, one of which is a dedicated paediatric room, with outreach clinics in Antenatal and Fetal Medicine. The Ultrasound department at Llandough consists of 3 general rooms with a further 2 rooms in Antenatal clinic and 1 in Orthopaedics.
The health board has fully integrated RIS/PACS and is filmless across all specialities. A digital dictation system is used for online reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide high-quality images in accordance with Regulations and departmental protocols and procedures.
- To be proficient in ultrasound scanning techniques and provide independent ultrasound reports to referring clinicians.
- To provide comprehensive and effective day-to-day ultrasound services within the Radiology Directorate.
- To plan and prioritise workload in the area of responsibility.
- To ensure that the daily workload is completed in an efficient manner and that all patients are well cared for.
- To contribute to service development.
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About You
The successful candidate will be based in the University Hospital of Wales and support the service at the University Hospital Llandough.
Applications are invited from sonographers who hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
Candidates should be enthusiastic, motivated, and be able to work in both small teams and the wider Directorate structure. Role extension, CPD, and further postgraduate training are encouraged and supported.
Applications for part-time hours/job share will be considered.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
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Contact
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Caroline Martell Jones
- Job title: Superintendent Radiographer Sonographer
- Email address: caroline.martell-jones@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02920744557
University Hospital Llandough
Telephone number: 02921826316
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