R1 Sonographer

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious Sonographer to join our radiology team across NHS Lothian. We would welcome candidates with a wide range of ultrasound competencies, however, these posts will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidates to develop skills in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Small Parts and General Ultrasound, including both outpatients and inpatient work, at the Western General Hospital, St Johns Hospital, Simpson Maternity, Primary Care and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

This post supports the expansion of services on all sites and provides an excellent career prospect for the successful candidate to broaden their experience in a wide variety of Ultrasound Scanning.

The chosen applicants must be flexible and will work with a wide variety of equipment.

Equipment on the sites include- GE, Samsung, Canon and Philips.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in cross site working, 5/7 rosters and provide cover for evening and weekend shifts.

We would welcome candidates with a wide range of ultrasound competencies with the relevant Postgraduate qualification; however we would also consider applications from Sonographers with experience in only one clinical area as well as trainee Sonographers with a pending PG Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Carol Stewart, Radiology Manager on  or by email carol.stewartt

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.

Please note:

we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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.

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

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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.

Reference:
239367

Contract Type:
Permanent

Posted On:
09 Feb 2026

Closing Date:
02/03/2026

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