You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Participating in the provision of a safe, effective and timely diagnostic vascular ultrasound service for about 10,000 patients per annum to the Cardiff and Vale UHB, other Health Boards and General Practitioners. Performing highly specialist patient investigations appropriate for Career Level 7 of the Healthcare Science Career framework, specifically assessment of carotid & vertebral arteries, peripheral venous imaging to diagnose Deep Vein Thrombosis, and imaging of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Performing highly specialist patient investigations within the Department but also in outpatient clinics, Llandough Hospital, and portable scans on the wards, where highly developed manual dexterity and physical fitness are also important. Ensuring that patients are treated with care and respect and that their confidentiality is maintained. Performing clinical investigations on patients who are often frail or acutely ill, or where there is frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions and some exposure to hazards. Operating sophisticated imaging and measurement equipment including three-dimensional, real-time, colour-flow ultrasound scanners, with high accuracy and precision and often under ergonomically challenging conditions. Planning investigations, performing data collection, signal processing and presentation of results within established protocols and with modifications for individual patients where required. Interpreting complex ultrasound image and blood flow data and taking responsibility for reporting the results of investigations to referring clinicians. Discussing complex information from the outcomes of investigations, and their implications for patient management, with referring clinicians including consultant medical staff. Assessing requests for diagnostic investigations on patients in liaison with senior departmental staff and deciding on the most appropriate procedures. Developing and updating procedures, protocols and systems of work encompassing all aspects of the clinical work of the Ultrasound Section. Working within the stipulations of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other associated legislation.