Consultant Sonographer

An exciting Consultant Sonographer opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated experienced Sonographer to join the Radiology imaging team at the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board NHS Trust. The post will be based at the University Hospital of Wales and support the Ultrasound services at both the University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough.

The post holder will be required to provide a high level of Ultrasound clinical service to patients and be a multiskilled sonographer with expert skills in Obstetrics, to include Fetal Medicine type work, General Abdominal and Gynaecology together with an additional specialist skill within another area of Ultrasound.

The ability to work autonomously and experience of independent reporting is essential in this role and also be able to manage in a fast
- paced environment while maintaining the ability to produce high quality images along with succinct and accurate reporting.

The post holder will have responsibility for alignment of national and local strategy, clinical leadership in the management of Ultrasound, with responsibility for policy and service development
- To work as an autonomous practitioner as part of a clinical team in the Radiology department, playing a leading role jointly supporting the Imaging Service with Consultant Radiologists within UHB, providing a highly advanced specialised level opinion and advice.
- To undertake sonography and a range of specialised examinations to a high standard within the Imaging Department, providing professional support for Radiology and other staff and contribute towards the development plans to improve patient care within current professional, national and local policies.
- Be a member of the Imaging Multidisciplinary Team and to be responsible for providing technical direction, motivation and leadership in the provision of a high-quality diagnostic Imaging Service ensuring patients undergoing examinations receive a high standard of care. Undertake Research and Development and educational activities.
- The job plan will be flexible and will include sessions involving clinical work, scanning and administration.
- In a typical week, a regular attendance at some MDTs will be required.
- The job requires extensive experience and expert practice as a sonographer in a wide range of U/S examinations including within specialist fields such as Fetal Medicine.

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.