NHS Scotland
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.
Who we are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Sonographer within our busy Obstetric Ultrasound department based at Ayrshire Maternity Unit, Crosshouse hospital.
Hours
Post 1 – 36 hours per week
Post 2 – 22.5 hours per week.
Monday to Sunday 0900‑1700 including weekend and Public Holiday cover.
This post is offered on a permanent basis.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full‑time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part‑time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do
You will perform and report a range of ultrasound examinations across several sites: University Hospital Crosshouse, Ayrshire Central Hospital, University Hospital Ayr and East Ayrshire Community Hospital, and Northwest Centre, Kilmarnock. You will provide robust support to the services offering women‑centred elective, urgent and emergency Obstetrics Ultrasound Scan, and support linking the services across pregnancy screening, early pregnancy, and obstetrics & gynaecology to ensure we meet national standards within the speciality.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post
The applicant must hold a professional qualification and be registered with HCPC or a professional equivalent. A Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in Radiography, Midwifery, or a related field, with relevant clinical experience, is required. The applicant must have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work on their own initiative while also being a flexible team player, possess knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy, and have good IT skills. The applicant must be able to work Monday to Sunday and will be expected to take part in weekend and Public Holiday cover.
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, a legal requirement exists for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Please ensure that you already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Contact
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Barbara Montgomery Lead Sonographer by Email Barbara.Montgomery@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Lindsay Shedden, Acting Deputy Sonographer Email Lindsay.Shedden@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
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