Job summary
Our Vascular Lab are looking for a highly motivated, excellent team player committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care to join the team in the role of Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist, accredited or nearly accredited.
Ideally you shuld be an SVT accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist (AVS), or are an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or hold a relevant postgraduate qualification in vascular ultrasound able to perform assessments and report on them independently.
We will consider applications with less experience or who are currently working towards AVS accreditation or have recently finished/nearly finished the STP training programme, but appointment in this case may be at a lower banding. Our current opening hours are Monday to Sunday 08:30 - 16:30. The role will also include weekends and bank holiday working. Full or part-time hours are available
Please note: A face to face interview is required as you may need to take part in a practical assessment.
We invite applicants to visit our department for valuable insights into our service.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of your role include performing and reporting vascular ultrasound examinations, managing the patient workload on a daily basis, participating in research, audit and teaching, supervising and training our trainee clinical vascular scientist and assisting with administrative/operational running of the department.
Your role, as part of the Vascular Lab Team, will be supported by a team of Vascular Specialist Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers and a Vascular Lab Administrator, with a large, air-conditioned room housing 5 scanning areas, 3 main ultrasound machines within the department (2x G.E Logic E10 plus 1x G.E portable Logiq E) and carry out a wide range of vascular investigations including carotid, aorta, upper and lower limb arterial and venous assessments, imaging of endovascular aneurysm repair and DVT assessments.
In the future there may be a need to scan and support the vascular lab across Broomfield and Southend Hospitals (part of the MSE Trusts).
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Vascular Scientists, trainee CVSs, administrator, and the wider vascular lab team with significant autonomy delegated by the Lead Clinical Vascular Scientist managing and developing the broader service.
The post-holder will be responsible for leading development of specific aspects of the unit as delegated by the Lead Clinical Vascular Scientist in line with the interests and the Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist and the needs of the service. In addition to this, key objectives for the service in the coming years successfully gaining IQIPS accreditation and taking on more trainees.
Responsible for leading on the training and education of trainees, in formulation and implementation of service improvement projects, as well as in acting to supervise clinical staff within a vascular lab.
Independently perform and reporting the full range of scans, using clinical experience and knowledge in line with Good Scientific Practice to ensure patient flow is optimised, and carrying out other duties in line with the full job description below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Vascular Scientists, trainee CVSs, administrator, and the wider vascular lab team with significant autonomy delegated by the Lead Clinical Vascular Scientist managing and developing the broader service.
The post-holder will be responsible for leading development of specific aspects of the unit as delegated by the Lead Clinical Vascular Scientist in line with the interests and the Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist and the needs of the service. In addition to this, key objectives for the service in the coming years successfully gaining IQIPS accreditation and taking on more trainees.
Responsible for leading on the training and education of trainees, in formulation and implementation of service improvement projects, as well as in acting to supervise clinical staff within a vascular lab.
Independently perform and reporting the full range of scans, using clinical experience and knowledge in line with Good Scientific Practice to ensure patient flow is optimised, and carrying out other duties in line with the full job description below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant scientific discipline
- Accreditation as a Vascular Scientist via The Society of Vascular Scientists or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- PG Certificate in Vascular Ultrasound
Evidence
Essential
- Strong experience of vascular ultrasound scanning and a highly developed specialised knowledge of the full range of non-invasive vascular measurements
- Previous NHS experience
- Specialised knowledge of vascular anatomy
Desirable
- Research training/experience
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of training others in Vascular Ultrasound
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant scientific discipline
- Accreditation as a Vascular Scientist via The Society of Vascular Scientists or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- PG Certificate in Vascular Ultrasound
Evidence
Essential
- Strong experience of vascular ultrasound scanning and a highly developed specialised knowledge of the full range of non-invasive vascular measurements
- Previous NHS experience
- Specialised knowledge of vascular anatomy
Desirable
- Research training/experience
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of training others in Vascular Ultrasound
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).
