Job summary
A Vascular Sonographer / Senior Clinical Vascular Technologist post is available, representing an opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team, carrying out clinical examinations and playing an important role in the management of patients with vascular disease.
You will perform and independently report on a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations. These will include Upper and lower limb arterial and venous scans, carotid and aorta scans, pre-operative vein mapping and arterio-venous fistulas.
Vascular Ultrasound is situated at our Freeman Hospital site, however work is also undertaken at our Royal Victoria Infirmary and Community ultrasound sites. We also provide the vascular ultrasound service for our neighbouring trusts in Durham (County Durham and Darlington NHSFT) and Sunderland (South Tyneside and Sunderland NHSFT) , and some travel to these sites will be required.
For appointment at Band 7 you will need to possess a degree or equivalent ( e.g. DCR, HNC) in a relevant physical, physiological or biological science, together with either STP Vascular Scientist, Post Graduate Cert/Diploma in Vascular Ultrasound or equivalent. Evidence of relevant clinical experience required.
- Interview Date 14 May 2024
- 37 hours 30 minutes /week - Negotiable.
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Main duties of the job
Assist in the delivery of the technical aspects of Vascular Ultrasound Service, at Freeman Hospital and other Newcastle Hospital sites, Sunderland Royal Hospital and University Hospital North Durham sites.Assists in providing professional technical leadership in an area of expertise locally.
The post holder will have specialist knowledge and experience in vascular ultrasound scanning.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, we have around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of the technical aspects of Vascular Ultrasound Service, at Freeman Hospital, Sunderland Royal Hospital and University Hospital North Durham sites.
- Assists in providing professional technical leadership in an area of expertise locally.
- Assists in maintaining and developing high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility.
- Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise.
- Contributes to service and staff development.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of the technical aspects of Vascular Ultrasound Service, at Freeman Hospital, Sunderland Royal Hospital and University Hospital North Durham sites.
- Assists in providing professional technical leadership in an area of expertise locally.
- Assists in maintaining and developing high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility.
- Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise.
- Contributes to service and staff development.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience of applying them.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and safety principles relating to the working area.
- Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
- Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
- In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences to medicine.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the area of work.
Desirable
- Principles of clinical governance
- Working knowledge of patient information and management systems
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and maintain technical services.
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
- Previous patient experience
- Teaching skills
- Research skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to perform and independently report a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations.
Desirable
- Experience of quality assurance, research and audit.
- Experience in teaching
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- A recognised Degree in relevant subject or equivalent.
- Appropriate post-graduate certificate/degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge.
- The post holder must be on the HCPC Register or equivalent Voluntary Register.
Desirable
- SVT Accredited Vascular Scientist
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience of applying them.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and safety principles relating to the working area.
- Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
- Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
- In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences to medicine.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the area of work.
Desirable
- Principles of clinical governance
- Working knowledge of patient information and management systems
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and maintain technical services.
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
- Previous patient experience
- Teaching skills
- Research skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to perform and independently report a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations.
Desirable
- Experience of quality assurance, research and audit.
- Experience in teaching
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- A recognised Degree in relevant subject or equivalent.
- Appropriate post-graduate certificate/degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge.
- The post holder must be on the HCPC Register or equivalent Voluntary Register.
Desirable
- SVT Accredited Vascular Scientist
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
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).
