Clinical Skills Trainer
Public Health Wales
Llandudno, LL30 1QYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
The Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme was implemented on 1st May 2013 and aims to halve the AAA related mortality in the eligible po...
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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU)
- Postgraduate diploma (PgD) or certificate (PgC) in general medical ultrasound
- Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) in vascular ultrasound
- Full SVT Accreditation - AVS (Accredited Vascular Scientist)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
- Adhere to the Society and College of Radiographers' Code of Professional Conduct or appropriate professional body standards.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in abdominal ultrasound imaging including assessment of the abdominal aorta.
- Ability to clearly and accurately convey skills required to undertake ultrasound examination and identifying AAAs
- Experience of the education and clinical supervision in ultrasound and related professional issues to all levels of trainees.
- Understanding of patient care & confidentiality.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Clinical Governance.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Evidence of skills in interdisciplinary working and team building
- Ability to make analytical judgements on patient enquiries and problems
- Ability to perform assessment of the abdominal aorta identifying any deviation from normal
- Ability to assess colleagues work and initiate further training if required.
- Good organisational and time keeping skills.
- Flexible & independent approach to work.
- Ability to work accurately on own initiative.
- Ability to perform appropriate, accurate and safe ultrasound examinations: ensuring health and well being of self, trainee and client.
Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to travel independently between units and centres.
- Excellent concentration and powers of perception, ability to multi-task.
- Ability to teach complex skills associated with sonography.
- Approachability
- Interest and enthusiasm in the screening project and its benefits to the community.
- Adaptability to different working environments off-site.
Other
Essential: - The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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