Employer: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town: Shrewsbury
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (banding is pending job matching panel decision)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/03/2025 23:59
Clinical Vascular Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Please note that banding of this vacancy is pending job matching panel decision.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicated Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our team of Advanced Practice Vascular Sonographers working within the wider Radiology Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Team.
The post holder is responsible for independently performing, interpreting and reporting a comprehensive range of highly specialised vascular ultrasound investigations. Use their professional judgment to act upon the result of an investigation to ensure the best possible clinical care and be responsible for reporting the result using the appropriate method. This may include advising Clinicians on an appropriate course of action, including arranging urgent outpatient referral, inpatient admission or surgery. Required on a daily basis to provide reassurance to patients and relatives relating to the investigations being performed, and where appropriate discuss the outcomes in a sensitive and professional manner.
This post involves cross-site working across the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and may in the future include the Community Diagnostic Centre.
Main duties of the job
1. To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including management of patients in your care.
2. Assist in the day to day running of the department, including reviewing and vetting of scan requests to determine appropriateness and clinical urgency.
3. Following departmental protocols, independently perform, interpret and accurately report vascular ultrasound investigations to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision making.
4. To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives to ensure the understanding of procedures, gaining consent and where appropriate discuss outcomes in a sensitive and professional manner.
5. To communicate complex patient related information and provide specialist expert advice on vascular pathology and ultrasound to Clinicians, Nurses and other staff.
6. Attend and represent the Vascular Ultrasound Department at internal and external meetings as appropriate.
7. To participate in appropriate personal development programmes and maintain a CPD portfolio.
8. To undertake audit of clinical practice in line with departmental protocol and attend quarterly Ultrasound Governance/Audit meetings.
9. To participate in the training of student radiographers, sonographers and trainees from other disciplines.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Clinical Vascular Scientist job description and personal specification for detailed information.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Relevant Science Degree (BSc or higher)
* Accredited Society of Vascular Technology for GB and Ire (CSVS) Membership or HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
* CASE accredited (or equivalent) PgCert, PgDip or MSc in Vascular Ultrasound
* NHS Experience
* Current Visa to work in the UK
Experience
* Experience of working as a Clinical Vascular Scientist
* Evidence of a commitment to CPD
* Qualification and experience in general ultrasound imaging including abdominal and gynaecology
Skills
* Independently perform, interpret and report a range of complex vascular ultrasound examinations.
* Ability to manage own workload
* Ability to teach clinical skills to other staff and students
* To participate in MDT meetings
Knowledge
* In depth knowledge of vascular anatomy and ultrasound techniques
* In depth knowledge of vascular disease process and management
Personal circumstances
* Ability to travel between and work at all hospital sites
* Eligible to work in the UK
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If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Name: Alison Allwood
Job title: Lead Superintendent Sonographer
Email address: alison.allwood@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01743261000
Additional information: ext 3882
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone: 01743 492402
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