Clinical Vascular Scientist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a professional to adjust patient investigations based on symptoms, communicate with patients, and collaborate with medical staff. The role involves training junior staff and participating in clinical research. Candidates should align with the Trust's values and demonstrate commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and tailor the scope of the investigation depending on the patient's symptoms.
• Discuss complex technical issues with medical staff.
• Clearly communicate the nature of the investigation to the patient.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Understand the potential hazards of Doppler Ultrasound.
• Participate in clinical and scientific research.
• Contribute towards the training of junior staff.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments.
• Be actively involved in the development of departmental policies.

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Adjust and tailor the scope of the investigation depending on the patient's symptoms and/or pathology found during the course of the investigation.
• Discuss complex technical issues with medical and other staff. This will include advising the clinicians of any limitations that may affect the accuracy of the requested investigation and, where appropriate, recommend alternative diagnostic imaging techniques or modalities.
• Clearly communicate the nature of, and reasons for, the investigation to the patient.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and communicate directly with other health professionals, in particular vascular surgeons, diagnostic information directly relevant to the patient's management.
• Understand the potential hazards and bio-effects of Doppler Ultrasound and be aware of national and international safety guidelines.
• Participate in clinical and scientific research, and medical trials.
• Contribute towards the training of junior staff including trainees, scientists, technologists and other staff from both within the Trust and externally.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments. Adapting work plans in response to urgent requests or extended procedures such as those influencing operating theatre times.
• Be actively involved in the development of departmental policies and procedures. Together with the Vascular Ultrasound team implement strategies that impact work both within and outside the department.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we'll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Documents to download

• Job Description and Personal Specification (PDF, 688.3KB)
• Welcoming Candidates with Disability (PDF, 371.7KB)
• Candidate Information (PDF, 736.7KB)