Clinical Vascular Scientist

Charing Cross Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist for a 1-year fixed-term position in London. The role involves performing a range of vascular scans, reporting results, and supporting junior staff. Applicants should have a relevant science degree and experience in vascular ultrasound. Opportunities for professional development and participation in various training programs are included.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a trainee vascular scientist.
• Knowledge of DVT & CVI imaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze requests and perform appropriate tests.
• Report ultrasound scans and communicate results to clinicians.
• Maintain up-to-date scientific knowledge and service standards.

Skills

Independently scanning and reporting on modalities

Commitment to continued professional development

Education

Relevant science degree

PgCert, PgDip or MSc in vascular ultrasound

Job description

Job overview

Exciting opportunities at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have arisen. We are seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist for a 1 year fixed term post (maternity cover) to join our large team of 12 clinical vascular scientists plus 2 STP students. The vascular scanning department covers services over three sites, Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital. We have close relationships with the consultants and the LAVVU team, especially at Charing Cross with clinics, scanning rooms and a LAVVU theatre all on the same floor.

The job involves an interesting case load, we perform the full spectrum of vascular scans, plus specialist investigations such as AV fistula, TCD, TCCD for sickle cell and mesenterics for MALS and nutcracker syndrome. We support CPD, with interests in research, teaching or the SVT actively encouraged. Non-clinical time is allocated for CPD and unit responsibilities. There are regular opportunities to attend conferences including the annual SVT and CX symposium. We are an accredited STP & HSST training centre and play an active role in the programme.

As a band 7 CVS, we would expect you to be independently scanning and reporting and if not accredited with the CSVS, working towards this.

Main duties of the job

• Analyse requests from clinician’s, select appropriate tests and prioritize them according to clinical need and resources available.
• Communicate results and diagnostic information to referring clinicians with appropriate urgency including alerting the clinician when urgent further investigation or treatment is indicated. Be able to communicate complex information clearly to clinicians to enable effective decisions.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of scientific and technical practices and keep abreast of technical change and development. Maintain standards of practice as required by the Society of Vascular Technology.
• The post holder will behave courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of service is provided by the vascular diagnostic service.
• Provide expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and to the wider vascular team.
• To triage requests from clinicians, prioritise them according to clinical need and perform the appropriate test.
• To undertake, interpret and report ultrasound scans and other tests for vascular conditions.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Equality and inclusion

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• A relevant science degree
• PgCert, PgDip or MSc in vascular ultrasound or relevant subject

Desirable criteria

• Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist or equivalent.
• HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist

Experience

Essential criteria

• Commitment to continued professional development
• Experience as a trainee vascular scientist

Desirable criteria

• Experience of IQIPS
• Experience of performing audits

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Independently scanning and reporting on the following modalities : carotid, lower & upper limb arterial, lower & upper limb venous (DVT & CVI), ABPI / Exercise ABPIs, AAAs & EVARs

Desirable criteria

• Independently scanning and reporting on specialist vascular ultrasound investigations such as : temporal arteries, renal scans, popliteal & iliac entrapment and MALS.
• Attended the ‘Train the Trainer’ course or experience of training STP students.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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