Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in the day-to-day assessment of patients referred to a specialized Vascular Laboratory. This requires the accurate assessment, interpretation and reporting of a broad range of non-invasive investigations. These primarily involve ankle and toe pressure measurements, treadmill testing and colour duplex ultrasound scanning.
The post will be based at the Queens Medical Centre Campus, but applicants would be expected to work and travel to other hospitals in the county.
The main hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with an expectation to work weekends and bank holidays on rotation.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Degree in Relevant Subject area
2. Accreditation as a Vascular Scientist
Desirable criteria
1. Research training / experience
2. Leadership & Management Experience
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Experience of vascular ultrasound scanning and a highly developed specialised knowledge of the full range of non-invasive vascular measurements.
2. Experience of infection control procedures
Desirable criteria
1. Experience of medical research trials
2. Experience of training others in Vascular Ultrasound
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
1. Good communication skills and ability to liaise with all levels of medical and nursing staff, and patients and carers.
2. Able to communicate highly complex results to colleagues
Desirable criteria
1. Counselling experience
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part-time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
International Recruitment: If you are applying for a role with us from outside of the UK then please read the guidance on applying for a health or social care job in the UK from abroad.
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID.
Consent:
1. Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts.
2. Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incurs a cost dependent on the level of check required.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.
Documents to download:
1. Vascular Scientist Job Description (PDF, 520.3KB)
2. Updated PS (PDF, 320.6KB)
3. Mindful Employer (PDF, 242.5KB)
4. Equality and Diversity (PDF, 122.3KB)
5. Equal Opportunities (PDF, 57.4KB)
6. Disability Confidence Scheme (PDF, 51.0KB)
7. Rehabilitation of Ex Offenders (PDF, 106.0KB)
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