Job summary
Obstetric Lead Sonographer.

Come and join us at Swansea Bay UHB Radiology A Great Place to Work.

Caring for each other, working together, always improving

Are you an experienced Sonographer who is looking for a new challenge near the beautiful Gower coastline? If so, we would like to hear from you!

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Sonographer to Lead our Obstetric Ultrasound team, the post holder will work equally across Singleton and Neath Port Talbot sites. The post would suit experienced sonographers who are interested in developing Leadership and clinical skills. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring accurate, consistent and cohesive approach to Obstetric ultrasound imaging across SBUHB.

All candidates must have a suitable graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PgC, PgD, MSc) and have current professional registration (HCPC/NMC) & have FMF Nuchal accreditation.

A structured induction program will be provided for the successful applicant. The health board is committed to the development of radiographers employed within the service.

A good work life balance is important to us at Swansea Bay UHB however, the opportunity to work additional overtime hours is a possibility.

The radiology teams across all our hospital sites are very welcoming to new staff and you would be able to participate in a range of social activities outside the work environment such as paddle boarding and running clubs.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for service delivery within the Obstetric Ultrasound department to patients within SBU in a safe and effective manner and will work closely with Superintendent Sonographer colleagues at other SBU sites in order to support the ultrasound service across the Health Board. As a lead for the Obstetric ultrasound service, the post holder will undertake a wide variety of Ultrasound examinations of patients attending the Radiology department, ensuring precise positioning to obtain optimal diagnostic images.

• 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 and the associated community hospitals.
• Responsible for leading, managing and organising the Ultrasound service working collaboratively with Radiology Manager and Radiology Clinical Director in this regard.
• Assist the Radiology Manager in ensuring that guidelines and protocols are in place to ensure recognised best practice is performed and maintained throughout the Health Board.
• Ensure effective management and organisation of the ultrasound service, operating within established guidelines as required by clinical practice, directorate management, Health Board administrative procedures and local, regional and nationally agreed guidelines and service frameworks.

About us
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 can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details
Date posted: 16 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 130-AHP089-0826-A
Job locations: Neath Port talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX, United Kingdom

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

Person Specification
Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Experience
Essential

• Relevant personal history of continual development
• Significant post-qualification experience
• Experience of supervising and training sonographers and trainee sonographers Experience of advanced ultrasound clinical practice e.g. MSK vascular, interventional

Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge of advanced practice within wide area of specialist ultrasound applications to Master's level equivalency
• Management Qualification or equivalent experience

Other Essential Criteria
Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area timely and work hours flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List 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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address: Neath Port talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Site Lead Radiographer Neath Port Talbot, Cleona Rees, Cleona.Rees@wales.nhs.uk, 01639862383