Principal Sonographer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Health Board Wide - To be agreed with candidate, SA31 2AFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£67,583 to £78,530
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Principal Sonographer to provide strategic, professional, governance and...
The Principal Sonographer will provide senior leadership for ultrasound practice, ensuring services are safe, effective, sustainable and aligned with national standards, regulatory requirements and Health Board priorities.
The post holder will lead ultrasound governance, quality assurance, audit, risk management and service improvement, including oversight of policies, standards, equipment strategy, performance data and preparation for accreditation requirements such as Quality Standards in Imaging.
A key part of the role will be leading and influencing workforce strategy, professional standards, education, credentialing, scope of practice and career development pathways, while working collaboratively with clinical, operational, managerial and external partners to improve access, patient flow and outcomes.
The role also includes expert clinical contribution, including referral vetting, high-quality ultrasound examinations, interpretative reporting, medicines governance within the area of responsibility, incident and complaint investigation, and provision of specialist advice across services.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 25/11/2026.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS experience working as a sonographer across a range of ultrasound disciplines.
- Extensive senior-level NHS ultrasound experience across multiple clinical domains.
- Demonstrable experience of providing organisation-wide professional leadership and governance oversight.
- Proven experience of leading complex service transformation, change management and service redesign at scale.
- Experience of providing assurance to senior leadership on quality, safety, performance and risk.
- Significant experience of workforce leadership, including professional accountability, scope of practice, education and role development.
- Experience of financial management, budgetary responsibility and development of business cases.
- Evidence of effective partnership working across multidisciplinary, organisational and system boundaries.
- Clear understanding of Welsh Government priorities including RTT and Single Cancer Pathway targets.
Desirable
- Experience of leading services through external inspection, accreditation or quality assurance processes (e.g. QSI).
- Experience of working at regional or national level influencing service strategy or professional practice.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification
- Current HCPC/RCT/RCN registration
- CASE accredited Masters (level 7) qualification in medical ultrasound (e.g. DMU, MSC.)
- Post graduate study in obstetric and general ultrasound, having a full working knowledge of the regulatory framework relating to your area of practise.
- Formal management or leadership qualification, or demonstrable equivalent senior leadership experience.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance, teaching, IOSHH or comparable.
- Postgraduate qualification or formal training in clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety, education, or health service management.
- Evidence of continuous professional development at a strategic or executive leadership level.
Other
Desirable: - Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
1 October 2026
Last checked
5 October 2026
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