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Job overview

This is a Radiography appointment. The prime role is to carry out general and 
specialised Ultrasound procedures within several community hospitals within a 
defined scope of practice.
Undertake independent reporting on designated examinations and maintain 
patient records.
Undertake Ultrasound investigation on patients using the referral form and 
clinical condition as a basis for assessing procedure required.
Manage your own sonographer worklist and undertake independent reporting 
on ultrasound examinations where appropriate.
Organise own workload and prioritise procedures where and when necessary.
Work without supervision and observe all aspects of the Code of Conduct for 
Radiographers. 

Main duties of the job

Communicate appropriately, results of examinations performed by you, to 
patients taking-into-account their clinical condition, and to break bad news 
within departmental protocols) when appropriate e.g. fetal demise, fetal 
abnormalities etc.
Promote good communications between the Radiography department and 
Wards/other departments including GPs.
Offer advice to Clinicians, GP’s and Midwives and other staff regarding 
Ultrasound examinations.
Use PACS and the Radiology Information System in order to input information 
and reports and validate requests.
Manipulate and safely use an Ultrasound scanner and to promptly report any 
malfunctions to your Line Manager.
Provide and contribute to quality control processes which exist within the 
department.
Contribute to discussions in regards to service provision and policy 
development.
Ensure the maintenance of appropriate standards of Ultrasound practice and to 
comply with the recommended guidelines on the safe use of Ultrasound.

Keep abreast of current developments and trends within the field of Ultrasound 
and Radiography maintaining an up to date CPD portfolio.
Support as well as undertake audit work in respect of your specialised field and 
to present findings to the Directorate’s Clinical Governance Team when 
complete.
Frequently work as a lone sonographer and deal appropriately with a wide 
variety of patients, carers and staff.
Attend an ultrasound department in an associated DGH in order to maintain 

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.