Sonographer

We are looking to expand our friendly team with an enthusiastic and highly motivated sonographer. The Ultrasound department provides a high quality, efficient and effective Ultrasound service to the local population across Forth Valley at both Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Stirling Healthcare Village. We are an inclusive department and supportive of flexible working patterns. A commitment to the weekend rota is essential (1 in 8).

We are interested in candidates who have General, MSK, Vascular or Paediatric experience (including DDH scanning), however consideration will be given to sonographers with other specialist skills.

Personal development and CPD is actively encouraged and promoted with sonographer-led peer review audit undertaken regularly. We are a keen training centre for new sonographers with a mentorship framework, for trainees and newly qualified staff in place to help with their training and eventual transition into advanced practice. We also are involved in the training of specialist registrars in all aspects of diagnostic ultrasound.

The successful candidate will:

Informal enquiries to Louise Linney, Ultrasound Team Lead on 01324 567532 or email louise.linney@nhs.scot or Jen Gilchrist, Radiology Manager on 01324 567025.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.  More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.  Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.