Obstetric Sonographer / Midwife Sonographer
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Obstetric Sonographer / Midwife Sonographer to join our friendly and dedicated imaging team.
We are a small and busy department, proud to deliver a high quality, patient-focused Obstetric service that is continually evolving as we adapt to changing service demands. We work across 2 sites in Dumfries & Galloway.
Motivation and ownership are key to the job role as we are a forward-looking team continually investing in practice development, to help meet the needs of the individual and the service.
We are also acutely aware that job health is important to aiding job satisfaction. To help promote this approach we endeavour to ensure booked scanning lists are realistic and we strive to continually improve practice ergonomics.
You should be an enthusiastic individual who works well as part of a team and possesses excellent communication skills. The post requires a minimum of a Post Graduate Certificate in Obstetric Ultrasound as well as evidence of Continuing Professional Development within this field.
Dumfries is located in the South West of Scotland, with an excellent reputation for its high standard of local schools, College and its University campus. Dumfries & Galloway is a popular area for many outdoor pursuits including golfing, walking, cycling and mountain biking plus much, much, more! Dumfries is a town which prides itself on its poetry and culture hosting “The Big Burns Supper” which is held annually in memory of Robert Burns. Dumfries and Galloway is an area of outstanding beauty and whilst you’re able to enjoy the great outdoors on your doorstep, there are also excellent links to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle.
For further information or an informal chat, please contact Linda Hanley, Lead Obstetric Sonographer – linda.hanley@nhs.scot
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
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