Vascular Sonographer

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Vascular Sonographer to join its Vascular Unit at St Helier Hospital. This Band 8a position entails performing vascular scans and working closely with a team to provide high-quality patient care. Candidates should possess a Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound and be motivated, well-organized professionals who can interact effectively with both patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as an independent practitioner accountable for diagnostic reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of routine and advanced ultrasound procedures.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on vascular duplex scans.
• Share clinical duties with another vascular scientist.
• Work independently and support junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Postgraduate Diploma Ultrasound

Advanced ultrasound practice qualification

Job description

Employer heading

Vascular Sonographer

Band 8a

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Vascular Scientist to work in the busy and well-equipped Vascular Unit at St Helier Hospital.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week.

Presently, over 2500 scans are performed annually using the GE E10S. A wide range of investigations are performed, including carotid & vertebral scans, AAA scans, EVAR surveillance, peripheral arterial and venous studies (upper and lower limb) and graft surveillance.

Healthcare workers and clerical staff support the unit. It is situated within Radiology and has the support of the Vascular Surgeon and the Department of Radiology.

Main duties of the job

The candidate should be qualified and experienced in performing and reporting on vascular duplex scans. The newly appointed person will be expected to share the clinical duties with another accredited vascular scientist and a sonographer. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, well-organised person who interacts well with patients and colleagues.

Additionally, you will need to be able to work independently and have full accreditation through the Society of Vascular Technology, a PG Dip in Ultrasound, with vascular experience, or completed the NSHCS Scientist Training Programme as a Vascular Scientist.

This post is for a Clinical Vascular Scientist working at an advanced practice that can fulfil the requirements of the 8a post. However, we also offer the opportunity for a Clinical Vascular Scientist to join us, at band 7 level, who wishes to progress towards working at advanced practice

Working for our organisation

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.

Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualification

• Postgraduate Diploma Ultrasound or International equivalent in vascular.
• Advanced ultrasound practice qualification at masters level or equivalent.
• Advanced Training in obstetrics /gynaecology, MSK and general ultrasound
  
  

Experience

• Post qualification experience
• Evidence of acting as an independent practitioner accountable for own diagnostic reporting.
• Evidence of training and supervision of junior staff.
• Have NHS experience
  
  

Knowledge and Skills

• In depth knowledge of routine and advanced ultrasound procedures
• Able to work effectively to an advanced level within ultrasound.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
  
  

Personal attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and as a team member
• Ability to adapt to meet changing needs. Professional, empathetic, reliable and responsible
• Ability to work safely, avoiding the hazards that may be encountered in ultrasound e.g. lifting. Dealing with bodily fluids.
• Further professional ambition
  
  

Your application

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Closing date

Shortlisting: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly DBSly. : We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.