The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A Vascular Sonographer post is available, representing an opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team, carrying out clinical examinations and playing an important role in the management of patients with vascular disease.
You will perform and independently report on a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations. These will include upper and lower limb arterial and venous scans, carotid and aorta scans, pre-operative vein mapping and arterio-venous fistulas.
Interview Date: Thursday 05 December 2024
Application Process: You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main Duties of the Job
Vascular Ultrasound is situated at our Freeman Hospital site; however, work is also undertaken at our Royal Victoria Infirmary and Community ultrasound sites. We also provide the vascular ultrasound service for our neighbouring trusts in Durham (County Durham and Darlington NHSFT) and Sunderland (South Tyneside and Sunderland NHSFT), and some travel to these sites will be required.
For appointment at Band 7, you will need to possess a degree or equivalent (e.g. DCR, HNC) in a relevant physical, physiological or biological science, together with either STP Vascular Scientist, Post Graduate Cert/Diploma in Vascular Ultrasound or equivalent. Evidence of relevant clinical experience is required.
Candidates nearing qualification as a Vascular Sonographer may also be considered.
Overseas candidates from countries regarded as non-majority English speaking will need to provide evidence of proficiency to IELTS Level 7 (C1) or equivalent.
The post holder will have specialist knowledge and experience in vascular ultrasound scanning.
Job Responsibilities
* Assist in the delivery of the technical aspects of Vascular Ultrasound Service, at Freeman Hospital, Sunderland Royal Hospital, and University Hospital North Durham sites.
* Provide professional technical leadership in an area of expertise locally.
* Maintain and develop high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility.
* Develop, implement, and monitor clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise.
* Contribute to service and staff development.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* A recognised Degree in relevant subject or equivalent.
* Appropriate post-graduate certificate/degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge.
* The post holder must be on the HCPC Register or equivalent Voluntary Register.
* SVT Accredited Vascular Scientist.
Knowledge & Experience
* Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience of applying them.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and safety principles relating to the working area.
* Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to the working area.
* Knowledge of governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations.
* In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences to medicine.
* Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to the area of work.
* Experience of quality assurance, research, and audit.
* Experience in teaching.
* Principles of clinical governance.
* Working knowledge of patient information and management systems.
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and maintain technical services.
* Ability to perform and independently report a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations.
* Good organisational skills.
* Teaching skills.
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.
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