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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.
BANK OBSTETRIC SONOGRAPHER
Band 7 £50,861 - £59,169 pro rata
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 pro rata
Bank post
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Obstetric Sonographer to join our team in the Maternity unit at WIH.
The post holder will require a high degree of autonomy and will deliver a high standard of ultrasound services, contributing to service development, clinical leadership, education and governance activities.
The post holder will be expected to work independently and produce diagnostic reports that provide the clinician with accurate clinical findings, participate in peer reviews and audit to maintain a high professional standard.
The post holder must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team as well as with patients.
The individual will be required to work across sites delivering an obstetric Ultrasound service at Uist and Barra Hospital in Benbecula and Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway.
The department boasts a new Voluson Expert 20.
Continuous professional development is actively encouraged and supported, and the post holder is expected to be up to date in their practice and willing to undertake teaching and mentorship when required.
For further details on the post contact Catherine Macdonald, Head of Midwifery, 01851 708300 or Catherine Gillies, Midwifery Team Leader on 01851 708301.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
CLOSING DATE: 22/10/2025
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.