Job summary
The key role of the Vascular Scientist will be to work independently performing, interpreting and reporting a range of highly specialised diagnostic investigations including Doppler blood flow analysis for Vascular Surgery and other specialities within the UCHW and surrounding hospitals that we offer a service for.
The post holder will participate in research, trials and clinical audit. The post holder will be responsible for training junior members of staff and assisting with managerial duties directed by the head of department. The post holder will also contribute towards departmental commitments for training external staff. As a post holder you will be expected to provide scientific, technical and clinical advice and service to other sites served by the department.
The post holder is required:- to plan own workload, organise projects and prioritise requests; to adapt schedules (several times a day) in response to unpredictable urgent requests and to discuss highly complex aspects of patient treatment/outcome with medical staff, scientists, nurses and the head of department.
The department operates 7 days a week, with weekend shifts scheduled on a rotational basis among team members, and all employees are required to contribute to weekend coverage.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Independently perform, by means of a Colour Doppler Ultrasound Unit and other specialised equipment, a comprehensive range of highly specialised diagnostic duplex ultrasound scans, including carotid, upper and lower limb arterial duplex scans and intracranial cerebral blood flow measurements and temporal scans on patients.
- Perform non-imaging investigations such as invasive and non-invasive physiological pressure measurements.
- Undertake intra-operative and immediate post-operative transcranial monitoring, alerting the vascular surgeons of critical adverse events.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Adjust and tailor the scope of the investigation depending on the patients symptoms and/or pathology found during the course of the investigation.
- Discuss complex technical issues with medical and other staff. This will include advising the clinicians of any limitations that may affect the accuracy of the requested investigation and, where appropriate, recommend alternative diagnostic imaging techniques or modalities.
- Clearly communicate the nature of, and reasons for, the investigation to the patient.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and communicate directly with other health professionals, in particular vascular surgeons, diagnostic information directly relevant to the patients management.
- Understand the potential hazards and bio-effects of Doppler Ultrasound and be aware of national and international safety guidelines.
- Participate in clinical and scientific research, and medical trials.
- Contribute towards the training of junior staff including trainees, scientists, technologists and other staff from both within the Trust and externally.
- Assist with scheduling patient appointments. Adapting work plans in response to urgent requests or extended procedures such as those influencing operating theatre times.
- Be actively involved in the development of departmental policies and procedures. Together with the Vascular Ultrasound team implement strategies that impact work both within and outside the department.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Adjust and tailor the scope of the investigation depending on the patients symptoms and/or pathology found during the course of the investigation.
- Discuss complex technical issues with medical and other staff. This will include advising the clinicians of any limitations that may affect the accuracy of the requested investigation and, where appropriate, recommend alternative diagnostic imaging techniques or modalities.
- Clearly communicate the nature of, and reasons for, the investigation to the patient.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and communicate directly with other health professionals, in particular vascular surgeons, diagnostic information directly relevant to the patients management.
- Understand the potential hazards and bio-effects of Doppler Ultrasound and be aware of national and international safety guidelines.
- Participate in clinical and scientific research, and medical trials.
- Contribute towards the training of junior staff including trainees, scientists, technologists and other staff from both within the Trust and externally.
- Assist with scheduling patient appointments. Adapting work plans in response to urgent requests or extended procedures such as those influencing operating theatre times.
- Be actively involved in the development of departmental policies and procedures. Together with the Vascular Ultrasound team implement strategies that impact work both within and outside the department.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
