246000 R1 – Sonographer

Healthcare & Medical
West Lothian
April 27, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Sonographer

St. John’s Hospital

Permanent

Job Purpose

To justify, perform and report ultrasound examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic service in order to assist in the management of patients within the directorate of Radiology.

Responsibilities

  • Provide diagnostic reports in obstetric, gynaecological, early pregnancy, vascular, general, musculo-skeletal and small parts ultrasound.
  • Supervise and act as mentor to trainee sonographers ensuring continuity of service.
  • Justify, perform and report ultrasound examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic service to assist in patient management.

Requirements

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership or record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and must be deemed satisfactory before commencing the role.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the post may require a different level of criminal records check. If assessed as a regulated role, the appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to these requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.

For more details on these changes please visit Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Location

Related Jobs