Job Summary
The post holder is a recognized expert in the specialty, responsible for scanning a variety of specialist vascular ultrasounds and reporting on these.
This includes ensuring consistency of medical imaging quality, accurate informative report writing and maintaining high standards of patient care to the agreed departmental protocols.
They are responsible for the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students and responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new procedures and evidence based care. Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits.
(We are not able to offer sponsorship on any bank vacancies at MSE so all applicants must possess unrestricted right to work in the UK)
Main duties of the job
Communication
- Communicate very sensitive information about scan findings to patients and clinicians
- Regularly attend study days, meetings and clinical meetings and participate in discussions
Analytical and Planning
- Effectively re-organise workload to deal with more urgent cases (prioritisation)
- Plan and manage workload for specialised procedures in a timely manner taking consideration of other team members and available resources when making decisions
Clinical Duties
- Undertakes complex ultrasound assessments to provide a diagnostic and surveillance service for patients with venous and arterial disease
- Communicate scan findings to patients and clinicians
- Required to scan and support the vascular lab across Broomfield and Southend Hospitals (part of the MSE Trust)
About Us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in relevant Scientific Discipline
* Accreditation as a Vascular Scientist via The Society of Vascular Scientists or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
* Research training/experience
* Leadership and management experience
* Pg cert in Vascular Ultrasound
Knowledge
Essential
* At least 3 years' experience of vascular ultrasound scanning and a highly developed specialised knowledge of the full range of non-invasive vascular measurements
* Specialised knowledge of vascular anatomy
Desirable
* Experience of medical research trials
* Experience of training others in Vascular Ultrasound
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MSE Basildon
Essex
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr