Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Performing and reporting on peripheral vascular ultrasound investigations and the interesting and varied pathology seen in a tertiary referral centre, including renal artery duplex scanning, dialysis access fistulas, transcranial imaging for children with sickle cell disease, as well as ultrasound guidance for interventional procedures.
* Support can be provided in specialist areas of practice as needed.
* Take a role in training and development of our team including STP trainees, vascular science practitioner trainee, and other healthcare professionals.
* Involvement in management and leadership helping to shape the direction of the department.
* Protected time for management, project work, audit, and research.
* A supportive team environment but with autonomy, sometimes running clinics and lists in other units.
* A well-equipped department with top-of-the-range scanners, air-conditioned scanning rooms, PACS and RIS connectivity, and full admin support.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
* SVT accreditation OR HCPC registered clinical scientist.
Desirable criteria
* Higher Degree.
* SVT accreditation AND HCPC registered clinical scientist.
Knowledge and skill
Essential criteria
* Competence in basic vascular ultrasound domains.
* Competence in at least one advanced domain (e.g., AVF/Renal Doppler/TCD).
* Good communication skills (written) - e.g., clear reports and documentation.
* Good communication skills (verbal) - explaining concepts to trainees, discussing results with patients, and presenting findings to other healthcare colleagues.
Desirable criteria
* Competence in multiple advanced domains of scan.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant post-qualification experience in non-invasive vascular diagnostics.
* Experience with research, quality management, or clinical audit projects.
* Post-qualification experience.
Desirable criteria
* Completed train the trainer qualification.
* Experience of line management or leadership.
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