NHS
Sonographer Clinical Practice Educator
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Job Description
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- access to reward / staff benefits schemes
- wellbeing services
- highly rated pension scheme
- generous paid holiday entitlement
- maternity & paternity allowances and much more.
- access to reward / staff benefits schemes
- wellbeing services
- highly rated pension scheme
- generous paid holiday entitlement
- maternity & paternity allowances and much more.
- A Postgraduate qualification in Ultrasound undertaken at Masters level. Which must include general ultrasound and gynaecological ultrasound and obstetric ultrasound from a CASE accredited institution.
- The post holder should be able to perform abdominal, gynaecological and testicular scans and create these reports independently, recognising when to seek a second opinion.
- Professional registration with the Health Professions Council, or equivalent UK health professions body.
- Teaching qualifications.
- Other relevant training certificates. (First Aid, Health and Safety, risk assessment, IT skills, foreign language skills etc)
- Demonstrable experience of working in a hospital imaging department; familiarity with the common medical imaging techniques, practices and terminology.
- Demonstrable experience in working directly with patients, unsupervised, on a one-to-one basis.
- Proven knowledge of all standard ultrasound techniques in general and gynaecological ultrasound practice.
- Familiarity with the common generic features and controls of a modern mid-high end ultrasound system, including Doppler.
- Proven knowledge of cross sectional anatomy (normal appearances and associated common pathology) in the regions commonly examined by ultrasound.
- Recent working experience in NHS hospital.
- Specialised or advanced ultrasound skills, such as neonatal heads, gynaecology, musculoskeletal, head and neck, paediatric hips, vascular, contrast agents, FNAs etc.
- I.V cannulation / administration certificate
- Demonstrable experience of training, appraising, supervising or managing trainees in a clinical environment
- Excellent IT skills
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- A Postgraduate qualification in Ultrasound undertaken at Masters level. Which must include general ultrasound and gynaecological ultrasound and obstetric ultrasound from a CASE accredited institution.
- The post holder should be able to perform abdominal, gynaecological and testicular scans and create these reports independently, recognising when to seek a second opinion.
- Professional registration with the Health Professions Council, or equivalent UK health professions body.
- Teaching qualifications.
- Other relevant training certificates. (First Aid, Health and Safety, risk assessment, IT skills, foreign language skills etc)
- Demonstrable experience of working in a hospital imaging department; familiarity with the common medical imaging techniques, practices and terminology.
- Demonstrable experience in working directly with patients, unsupervised, on a one-to-one basis.
- Proven knowledge of all standard ultrasound techniques in general and gynaecological ultrasound practice.
- Familiarity with the common generic features and controls of a modern mid-high end ultrasound system, including Doppler.
- Proven knowledge of cross sectional anatomy (normal appearances and associated common pathology) in the regions commonly examined by ultrasound.
- Recent working experience in NHS hospital.
- Specialised or advanced ultrasound skills, such as neonatal heads, gynaecology, musculoskeletal, head and neck, paediatric hips, vascular, contrast agents, FNAs etc.
- I.V cannulation / administration certificate
- Demonstrable experience of training, appraising, supervising or managing trainees in a clinical environment
- Excellent IT skills
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting, training and developing our new and existing ultrasound workforce in obstetrics? If so, this exciting new role could be the one for you!
We are looking for an individual to join our team who is enthusiastic, has a passion for teaching and will empower colleagues to achieve their learning goals. The key aspects of this role will be to provide excellent learning experiences, educational support and leadership to colleagues studying postgraduate qualifications in Ultrasound, working across Radiology Departments. The successful candidate will be a role model for education and training, delivering high quality teaching and patient care, whilst incorporating national guidance and supporting Hywel Dda University Health Board's clinical governance agenda.
The Sonographer Clinical Practice Educator will strive to maintain a positive and effective learning environment and will work across our Health Board to deliver clinical teaching sessions, mentorship, leadership and support to colleagues. The successful candidate will work with trainee Sonographers, Radiology Registrars, qualified Sonographers, Consultants and other health care professionals to support their clinical development.
This post requires expert clinical knowledge and experience within obstetric and general ultrasound, in order to deliver high quality training, education and clinical support. Subspecialty expertise would be advantageous for this role.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high quality teaching in ultrasound to a diverse group of health care professionals including, Radiographers, trainee Sonographers, specialist Radiology Registrars, Nurses, Physiotherapists and other health care professionals training to use ultrasound.
To ensure that ultrasound education runs in line with the organisation of the ultrasound service, within frameworks established by required clinical practice, directorate management, Health Board administrative procedures and local, regional and nationally agreed guidelines and service frameworks.
To provide analysis of ultrasound service provision to enable a quality, timely and comprehensive ultrasound service which is sensitive to the requirements of its users.
Ensure staff within the post holder's working area are compliant with safe working practices which includes use of protective devices and the application of control of infection guidelines.
To undertake formal autonomous clinical reporting and interpretation of ultrasound images within their clinical scope of practice, deriving clinical diagnoses and recommendations of further clinical referrals and/or follow-up.
This post is based in Withybush General Hospital but the post holder must be willing to travel to all sites within the Health Board to deliver training.
About us
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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 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.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Date posted
09 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
100-AHP031-0425
Job locations
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Hywel Dda Health Board can offer an array of benefits including;
Visit our Working for Us for more informationWorking for us - Hywel Dda University Health Board (nhs.wales).
Relocation support is available to assist with some of the costs incurred whilst relocation to the Hywel Dda area, applications for which will be considered in line with the requirements of our Relocation Policy.
Please get in touch with us to discuss the role and benefits in more detail we would be happy to speak with you!
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 22.05.25
Job responsibilities
Hywel Dda Health Board can offer an array of benefits including;
Visit our Working for Us for more informationWorking for us - Hywel Dda University Health Board (nhs.wales).
Relocation support is available to assist with some of the costs incurred whilst relocation to the Hywel Dda area, applications for which will be considered in line with the requirements of our Relocation Policy.
Please get in touch with us to discuss the role and benefits in more detail we would be happy to speak with you!
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 22.05.25
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Qualifications and Knowledge
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Experience
Essential
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Language Skills
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Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Language Skills
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Additional informationDisclosure 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.