Bank Sonographer Trainer

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Job summary

We are pleased to invite applications to join the Training Team at National Imaging Academy Wales (NIAW). NIAW are looking for keen Sonographers Trainer to support the delivery of high-quality Radiology and Radiographic training.

The bank worker will work within the multidisciplinary NIAW team to deliver clinical ultrasound training, clinical supervision, undertake competency assessments and/or deliver simulation support at the NIAW. The bank worker will work with the team to support the delivery of the NIAW 3-year strategy.

NIAW is a state-of-the-art facility with a primary function of providing high quality training to the imaging workforce across Wales. The facility includes a 100-seat lecture theatre, two workstation classrooms, three ultrasound suites and ultrasound simulation room, all with dedicated state of the art, audio-visual equipment.

In addition to supporting training for a variety of professions, the Academy hosts corporate and CPD events, supports with the development of training courses for the Radiology workforce and acts as a natural hub for innovation and research within Radiology.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The bank worker will be a qualified and registered Radiographer or Sonographer with postgraduate training in ultrasound, demonstrating expert competence, autonomy, and up-to-date knowledge of ultrasound technology, anatomy, and clinical practice. They will undertake and interpret a range of ultrasound scans, provide high-quality reports, and offer professional advice to colleagues, trainees, and other healthcare professionals. A strong commitment to teaching, supervision, research, and continuing professional development is essential, as is the ability to contribute to the Academy’s wider aims in education, innovation, and service development across NHS Wales. The role requires excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, adherence to professional standards and governance, and responsibility for maintaining safe working practices and accurate records.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • BSc in Radiography or equivalent. Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent. HCPC Registration Experience and enthusiasm for teaching and training Current/recent role in training Understand the principles of clinical audit General management skills to include organisation of teaching, training & audit Good understanding and experience in the use of Microsoft Office software e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Desirable

  • Interest and willingness to undertake research. Higher Clinical Leadership qualification. Higher qualification in education

Experience

Essential

  • Expert knowledge of ultrasound imaging Ability to issue independent reports Experience of dealing with general public/customers and trainees/students Evidence of participation in clinical audit

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience.

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

  • Good communication and customer care skills Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritise workload Ability to use own initiative

Desirable

  • The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Must be motivated, and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others Ability to be adaptable and flexible Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work as an individual Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable

  • Belief in the NHS and its ability to succeed Ability to work to deadlines

Circumstances

Essential

  • Ability to travel between Health Board sites and Academy in a timely manner Able to work hours flexibly, based on the demands of the Academy

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).

Closing Date: 27 July 2026

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