Job summary
We are looking for an experienced vascular scientist to join our friendly team, of 6 accredited vascular scientists, to provide cover for a 1 year fixed term contract, in the expanding Vascular Laboratory at Nottingham University Hospital.
The applicant should have at least 3 years experience in vascular ultrasound and preferably have full accreditation (AVS) with the Society for Vascular Technology (SVT) of GB and Ireland, NHS Scientific Training Programme Post graduate certification or equivalent qualification.
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to the advert
Main duties of the job
The applicant will be expected to provide a full range of non invasive duplex ultrasound investigations.
The Vascular Lab is based at the Queens Medical Campus but also provides a service to Nottingham City Hospital. The service is equipped GE ultrasound machines . We provide the full range of vascular investigations, including vascular access work and TCD imaging for children with sickle cell disease. The department provides quality assurance and training for the Nottinghamshire AAA screening program. We are a training centre for the STP program.
You will work closely with 10 consultant vascular surgeons, vascular radiologists and clinical nurse practitioners. You will be encouraged to participate in research and audit projects within the unit.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in the day-to-day assessment of patients referred to a specialized Vascular Laboratory. This requires the accurate assessment, interpretation and reporting of a broad range of non invasive investigations. These primarily involve ankle and toe pressure measurements, treadmill testing and colour duplex ultrasound scanning.
The post will be based at the Queens Medical Centre Campus, but applicants would be expected to work and travel to other hospitals in the county.
The main hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, these is and expectation to work weekend and bank holiday on rotation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in the day-to-day assessment of patients referred to a specialized Vascular Laboratory. This requires the accurate assessment, interpretation and reporting of a broad range of non invasive investigations. These primarily involve ankle and toe pressure measurements, treadmill testing and colour duplex ultrasound scanning.
The post will be based at the Queens Medical Centre Campus, but applicants would be expected to work and travel to other hospitals in the county.
The main hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, these is and expectation to work weekend and bank holiday on rotation.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Relevant Subject area
- Accreditation as a Vascular Scientist
Desirable
- Research training / experience
- Leadership & Management Experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of vascular ultrasound scanning and a highly developed specialised knowledge of the full range of non-invasive vascular measurements.
- Experience of infection control procedures
Desirable
- Experience of medical research trials
- Experience of training others in Vascular Ultrasound
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills and ability to liaise with all levels of medical and nursing staff, and patients and carers.
- Able to communicate highly complex results to colleagues
Desirable
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Relevant Subject area
- Accreditation as a Vascular Scientist
Desirable
- Research training / experience
- Leadership & Management Experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of vascular ultrasound scanning and a highly developed specialised knowledge of the full range of non-invasive vascular measurements.
- Experience of infection control procedures
Desirable
- Experience of medical research trials
- Experience of training others in Vascular Ultrasound
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills and ability to liaise with all levels of medical and nursing staff, and patients and carers.
- Able to communicate highly complex results to colleagues
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).