Job summary
The Head of Vascular Science (VSU) is responsible and accountable for the operational management of the unit and staff, ensuring the efficient, effective and safe day to day running of the clinical service. The post holder will provide inclusive & compassionate leadership, be a force for change, identify new opportunities and lead the VSU team with a clear vision.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of services across the Bristol and Weston sites. They will directly line manage the senior scientists and support the Training & Development Leads to deliver the local training strategy. They will work closely with the Director of Medical Physics & Bioengineering (MPB) and other MPB Group Heads on strategy and operational planning for the MPB department.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First level degree in a relevant scientific subject
- Masters level degree in Healthcare/Clinical/Physiological Science or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Accredited Vascular Scientist by Society for Vascular Technology of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or completion of the Scientist Training Programme with evidence of competency to autonomously scan common vascular science scans
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In depth understanding of specialist healthcare science activities and management knowledge within the NHS
- Experience of training, mentoring and supporting others to develop their own skills
- Experience of interpreting current and developing guidelines, policies, processes, plans and reviews affecting diagnostic services at trust, region and national level
- Knowledge and experience of workforce and long term service planning
- Proficiency in the performance of routine and complex practical vascular scanning with advanced theoretical knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex information comprising scientific data, images and clinical information. Ability to formulate appropriate advice and make appropriate judgments involving facts or situations that impact on patients
- Evaluate the current and future role of a vascular scientist in providing patient centred healthcare and can debate current issues and future challenges and the strategic direction of the specialism
- Ability to identify opportunities for research and innovation and successfully complete and disseminate findings
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages, databases, reference management and handling of clinical data sets
- Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing and incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up, e.g. ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment
- Deal with the unpredictable interruptions from colleagues every day which require an immediate reaction and change in activity
- Good active listening skills to build rapport in order to encourage an open discussion and ability to use questioning to maximise exchange of information
- Good personal organisational and project management skills
- Knowledge of finance, budgets, business case and service development, change management, managing and appraising staff
- Evidence of the ability to lead others and contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of Vascular Science and Medical Physics & Bioengineering
- Have a proactive and enthusiastic approach to identifying and driving service improvement, while being aware of the emotions and concerns that change may bring to others
- Ability to work under pressure requiring prolonged concentration (emotional resilience and ability to prioritise and plan work)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First level degree in a relevant scientific subject
- Masters level degree in Healthcare/Clinical/Physiological Science or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Accredited Vascular Scientist by Society for Vascular Technology of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or completion of the Scientist Training Programme with evidence of competency to autonomously scan common vascular science scans
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In depth understanding of specialist healthcare science activities and management knowledge within the NHS
- Experience of training, mentoring and supporting others to develop their own skills
- Experience of interpreting current and developing guidelines, policies, processes, plans and reviews affecting diagnostic services at trust, region and national level
- Knowledge and experience of workforce and long term service planning
- Proficiency in the performance of routine and complex practical vascular scanning with advanced theoretical knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex information comprising scientific data, images and clinical information. Ability to formulate appropriate advice and make appropriate judgments involving facts or situations that impact on patients
- Evaluate the current and future role of a vascular scientist in providing patient centred healthcare and can debate current issues and future challenges and the strategic direction of the specialism
- Ability to identify opportunities for research and innovation and successfully complete and disseminate findings
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages, databases, reference management and handling of clinical data sets
- Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing and incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up, e.g. ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment
- Deal with the unpredictable interruptions from colleagues every day which require an immediate reaction and change in activity
- Good active listening skills to build rapport in order to encourage an open discussion and ability to use questioning to maximise exchange of information
- Good personal organisational and project management skills
- Knowledge of finance, budgets, business case and service development, change management, managing and appraising staff
- Evidence of the ability to lead others and contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of Vascular Science and Medical Physics & Bioengineering
- Have a proactive and enthusiastic approach to identifying and driving service improvement, while being aware of the emotions and concerns that change may bring to others
- Ability to work under pressure requiring prolonged concentration (emotional resilience and ability to prioritise and plan work)
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 Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
