Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Sonographer to manage the co-ordination of Nurses, Health Care Support Workers & Administrative staff within Pregnancy Advisory and Integrated Sexual Health services; to ensure a high-quality service is delivered across clinical sites within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The Post Holder will: work alongside the Senior Nurse, to ensure seamless care within the service provision across Cwm Taf Morgannwg, and will be a Clinical Nurse Specialist providing leadership for the Pregnancy Advisory  service and Integrated Sexual Health Service alongside / in the absence of the Lead nurse, and will perform obstetric & gynaecology ultrasound scans in accordance with the protocols and guidelines set out by the R.C.O.G, BMUS and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.

Main duties of the job

Post holder will:

Independently carry out assessments, counselling, ultrasound examinations and provide diagnostic reports for women accessing the TOP service, and maintain associated records.

Undertake duties within the extended role of the nurse/midwife which will include providing leadership and direction to ward/departmental staff in monitoring, planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised care.

Participate in the training and education of staff from all disciplines including medical staff, nurses, midwives and students working within the directorate.

Have responsibility for the running of the TOP services alongside the lead nurse, maintaining a high standard of care in all settings and will be responsible for the safe and smooth running of the Integrated Sexual/Women’s health clinics ensuring effective and efficient use of both staff and non-staff resources.

Must be able to independently undertake a range of specialised gynaecological and early pregnancy ultrasound examinations.

Use analytical and judgemental skills to provide interpretation of ultrasound images in order to provide independent written examination reports.

Work within established quality standards of practice, adhering to Ultrasound Guidelines such as BMUS< RCOG and NICE guidelines for clinical excellence.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

·         We listen, learn, and improve

·         We treat everyone with respect

·         We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.