Position Overview
A sonographer in NHS Orkney is expected to work as an autonomous practitioner who performs ultrasound examinations without supervision. Interpretation of findings in real time produces and issues independent diagnostic reports, and findings are communicated appropriately to referrers. The role includes managing the clinical workflow by vetting referrals, prioritising inpatient or urgent work, maintaining governance standards by protecting patient confidentiality, keeping accurate records, completing audit or self‑audit, and maintaining ongoing CPD. The sonographer may also contribute to teaching or mentoring trainees and other staff.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a sonographer with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can work confidently as an autonomous practitioner (often as a lone worker) and use sound clinical judgement to interpret findings accurately in real time. The candidate must be organised, able to prioritise competing demands, stay calm under pressure, and manage urgent or inpatient work while maintaining high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and governance. Working well with the wider multidisciplinary team (including remote support) and showing a clear commitment to quality improvement, audit and ongoing CPD, with a willingness to support learning and share expertise when required, are essential.
Location, Working Pattern & Contract
The post is based at The Balfour. The successful candidate will work on a Relief basis. It is a condition of employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.
Benefits and Salary
The salary for this post is Band 7. If residing on Orkney you will also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,719 pro rata per annum, adding value to your career. NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, a wide range of work‑life balance policies, an employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Orkney is an equal opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and particularly welcomes applications from groups of people currently underrepresented within the workforce. We are a committed participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.
Disclosure and AI
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence, automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Other
Please note this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
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