Superintendent / Obstetric Lead Sonographer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced individual to lead the Ultrasound Services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. We are looking to fill a full time post and will consider job share options.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of 14 Sonographers providing ultrasound services across 9 scanning rooms on 2 sites.

There is a wide range of ultrasound scanning equipment which includes Canon, GE, Siemens, Samsung and Philips manufacturers.

The Ultrasound Team has a diverse skill mix with independent reporting sonographers undertaking examinations of the Abdomen, Pelvis, Trans-vaginal, Testes, Vascular and Obstetrics including all 3 trimesters and screening, mobile examinations and acute services.

We support role development with sonographers being skilled in MSK, Neo-natal Hip Screening and TRUS biopsies.

The Royal Glamorgan Hospital is easily accessible being on the M4 corridor with ample free parking facilities.

Cwm Taff Morgannwg UHB hosts the National Imaging Academy Wales which provides us with excellent future development opportunities for our staff. We actively support monthly CPD meetings, regularly support external training for staff and we are keen to develop you professionally.

The post holder will be responsible for service delivery within the Ultrasound department, to patients within Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB in a safe and effective manner. The postholder will work closely with Superintendent Sonographer colleagues at other CTM sites in order to support the ultrasound service across the Health Board.

Provide a caring and confidential diagnostic service to all patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are not compromised.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of a comprehensive, efficient, relevant, and cost-effective ultrasound service at base site, Royal Glamorgan Hospital and the associated community hospitals.

The postholder will be responsible for leading, managing and organising the Ultrasound service working collaboratively with Radiology Manager and Radiology Clinical Director.

The postholder will provide a lead for clinical development of professional ultrasound staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• 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.

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.

The Radiology Directorate has a well-established Governance Agenda which includes modality user Group Meetings on a quarterly basis. The aim of the user groups is to improve our patient centered service by encouraging collaborative working, discussing service/patient concerns, reviewing training strategies, reviewing/updating knowledge of relevant Policy, Procedure and Protocol and contributing to the Audit and Clinical Effectiveness agenda.