Band 7 - Clinical Vascular Scientist, General Surgery
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Job summary
The Vascular Laboratory in West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit an experienced Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our friendly and dynamic team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to contribute and improve our patient-centered service. Ideally, the post holder will have vascular scanning clinical experience post SVT accreditation/equivalent qualifications.
The Vascular Laboratory provides a full range of non-invasive ultrasound vascular examinations. We carry out carotid, peripheral arterial and venous assessments including DVT scans in addition to EVAR and lower limb extremity revascularisation duplex surveillance scans.
The Vascular Lab is based in Watford General Hospital and consists at present of two scanning rooms equipped with new Philips EPIQ systems. There are five full time and part-time Vascular Scientists, two Trainee Vascular Scientists together with administrative support staff. We work alongside four Vascular Surgeons, Vascular Interventional Radiologists, and a specialist Vascular Nurse.
This position is full time but part-time hours will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated Vascular Scientist with excellent communication skills to provide a high quality service to our patients and trainees. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop and utilise your vascular ultrasound skills and actively participate in the running of the department.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Date posted
08 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£45,753 to £52,067 a year inc. HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
360-B-5402-RA
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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