Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Vascular Sonographer

The closing date is 25 May 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Vascular Scientist to work in the busy and well-equipped Vascular Unit at St Helier Hospital.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week.

Presently, over 2500 scans are performed annually using the GE E10S. A wide range of investigations are performed, including carotid & vertebral scans, AAA scans, EVAR surveillance, peripheral arterial and venous studies (upper and lower limb) and graft surveillance.

Healthcare workers and clerical staff support the unit. It is situated within Radiology and has the support of the Vascular Surgeon and the Department of Radiology.

Main duties of the job

The candidate should be qualified and experienced in performing and reporting on vascular duplex scans. The newly appointed person will be expected to share the clinical duties with another accredited vascular scientist and a sonographer. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, well-organised person who interacts well with patients and colleagues.

Additionally, you will need to be able to work independently and have full accreditation through the Society of Vascular Technology, a PG Dip in Ultrasound, with vascular experience, or completed the NSHCS Scientist Training Programme as a Vascular Scientist.

This post is for a Clinical Vascular Scientist working at an advanced practice that can fulfil the requirements of the 8a post. However, we also offer the opportunity for a Clinical Vascular Scientist to join us, at band 7 level, who wishes to progress towards working at advanced practice

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,490 to £66,239 a year pa incl HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7017634- FM-AG

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton, Surrey

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.

Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.

Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Postgraduate Diploma Ultrasound or International equivalent in vascular.
  • Advanced ultrasound practice qualification at master's level or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Advanced Training in obstetrics /gynaecology, MSK and general ultrasound

Experience

Essential

  • Post qualification experience
  • Evidence of acting as an independent practitioner accountable for own diagnostic reporting.

Desirable

  • Evidence of training and supervision of junior staff.
  • Have NHS experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • In depth knowledge of routine and advanced ultrasound procedures
  • Able to work effectively to an advanced level within ultrasound.

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure and as a team member
  • Ability to adapt to meet changing needs. Professional, empathetic, reliable and responsible
  • Ability to work safely, avoiding the hazards that may be encountered in ultrasound e.g. lifting. Dealing with bodily fluids.

Desirable

  • Further professional ambition
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Postgraduate Diploma Ultrasound or International equivalent in vascular.
  • Advanced ultrasound practice qualification at master's level or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Advanced Training in obstetrics /gynaecology, MSK and general ultrasound

Experience

Essential

  • Post qualification experience
  • Evidence of acting as an independent practitioner accountable for own diagnostic reporting.

Desirable

  • Evidence of training and supervision of junior staff.
  • Have NHS experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • In depth knowledge of routine and advanced ultrasound procedures
  • Able to work effectively to an advanced level within ultrasound.

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure and as a team member
  • Ability to adapt to meet changing needs. Professional, empathetic, reliable and responsible
  • Ability to work safely, avoiding the hazards that may be encountered in ultrasound e.g. lifting. Dealing with bodily fluids.

Desirable

  • Further professional ambition

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.

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.

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton, Surrey

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton, Surrey

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Sonographer

Jenaire Hutchison

jenaire.hutchison@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,490 to £66,239 a year pa incl HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7017634- FM-AG

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton, Surrey

SM5 1AA


Supporting documents

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