Senior Clinical Scientist (Vascular)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An integrated health board seeks a skilled professional for a fixed-term position in Vascular Ultrasound. The role involves providing comprehensive diagnostic services, utilizing advanced imaging techniques, and contributing to research and training. Candidates should possess a Level 7 Healthcare Science qualification and demonstrate autonomy in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in vascular ultrasound and other diagnostic services.
• Ability to operate complex imaging equipment.
• Strong communication skills to report results and advise patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe diagnostic vascular ultrasound services.
• Report investigation results to referring clinicians.
• Support clinical and scientific activities in the department.

Skills

Autonomy

Patient assessment

Diagnostic imaging

Education

Healthcare Science qualification at Level 7

Job description

The role of the post-holder is to participate in the provision of Vascular Ultrasound and other services by the Non-Ionising Radiation section of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering. The section delivers a range of clinical, scientific, technical, and advisory services related to non-ionising radiation at the University Hospital of Wales and other hospital sites. It comprises 6 clinical scientists, 3 healthcare assistants, 1 clinical co-ordinator, and 1 receptionist.

There are strong links with vascular surgery, medicine, haematology, nephrology, cardiology, and other clinical services in the Health Board, as well as Cardiff University.

The post-holder is required to provide safe, effective, and timely diagnostic vascular ultrasound services to the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and General Practitioners as directed. This involves using complex imaging and measurement equipment for direct patient assessment. The post-holder will assume a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for reporting investigation results to referring clinicians and advising patients on appropriate actions. They will also support scientific and clinical activities in vascular ultrasound, participate in research and development within the Section, and contribute to staff and student training.

Responsibilities include participating in the provision of a safe diagnostic vascular ultrasound service, performing highly specialist investigations suitable for Level 7 of the Healthcare Science Career framework, including within the Department, outpatient clinics, Llandough Hospital, and portable scans.

This is a fixed-term/secondment position for 12 months due to maternity cover. Applicants for the secondment must obtain permission from their current line manager prior to applying.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services across 6 hospital sites. We serve over 500,000 residents in Cardiff and the Vale, focusing on local health and care needs and working with partners to develop regional services. We are committed to improving health outcomes, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that everyone should have an equal opportunity to lead a healthy life. Our 10-year strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, aims to collaboratively make our health service more sustainable.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Eleanor Blaxland
• Job Title: Clinical Lead for Vascular Ultrasound
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]