Sonographer

Job Summary

Come and join Swansea Bay UHB Radiology – a great place to work that values caring for each other, working together and always improving. We are looking for an experienced Sonographer who wants a new challenge near the beautiful Gower coastline. This bank post will be based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, an elective orthopaedic and spinal surgery centre.

• Join a dynamic, enthusiastic ultrasound team and work alongside supportive radiologists.
• Perform a comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations including abdominal, gynaecological, obstetric, vascular, MSK and sonographer‑led acute imaging.
• Develop both clinical and leadership skills in a bank role.
• Use Samsung ultrasound units – 2 antenatal and 3 general rooms are available.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, religion, belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity leave, civil partnership status or disability.

Our values – Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving – are at the heart of everything we do.

• Date posted: 19 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 7
• Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Bank
• Working pattern:
  Part‑time
• Reference number: 130-AHP
  005-0126
• Job locations:
  Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX

Full job description and person specification are available in the supporting documents. Summary of key responsibilities:

• Undertake and report on a range of ultrasound scans.
• Manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate as part of a team and work unsupervised when required.

• HCPC registration and BSc in Radiography
• Ultrasound postgraduate qualification (PgC, PgD or MSc)
• FMF nuchal accreditation
• Current professional registration (HCPC/NMC)

• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application in radiology departments
• Welsh language skills (desirable)
• Good interpersonal and counselling skills

• Ability to work as part of a team and work unsupervised
• Undertake and report on a range of ultrasound scans
• Manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines

• Possess counselling skills
• Communicate learned skills to all grades of staff
• Recognise and respond sensitively to individual patient needs

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Applications from skil­ded worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on NHS Careers.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX

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