Trainee Sonographer - (Annex 21)

An opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Practitioner or practicing unqualified Ultrasonographer with NHS Radiology experience, to train for a PG Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, supported by our Ultrasound team, who deliver a comprehensive, high quality Obstetric and general Ultrasound service to NHS Fife.

The successful applicant will be required to travel between sites, to train in obstetric, gynaecological, and general examinations for inpatients and outpatients. Will also be required to complete a Pg Diploma.

You will be required to demonstrate skills essential to the role.

Evidence of CPD is essential.

The ultrasound service encompasses three hospitals with multiple sites and provides:Acute and Health and Social care services

Continuing role development is actively encouraged and supported.

Trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate which is dependent on the duration of the training period (see Terms and Conditions).

Informal Enquiries:Jeanette Burdock Clinical Ultrasound Lead ext 23695Amanda Bonellie, Radiology Manager ext 28325

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

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 Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

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