Job summary Determine assessment to be performed by talking to patient / reading notes and examination of the patient. This is done to confirm the validity of the request and also in order to perform the appropriate test. To convey clinical results of duplex and other physiologic assessments to the clinical team To be able to communicate with patients who may have language difficulties or be too ill to discuss their problems To be able to read and understand patients previous medical history from notes and decide on the correct assessment to be performed (not always that requested) To be able to convey clinical findings to the surgical team on the phone or at meetings or by writing in the notes Observe the Data Protection Act Comply with all statutory and mandatory training within timeframes Main duties of the job To perform non-invasive investigation procedures, to include exercise studies, Duplex scanning (carotid, venous & arterial), exercise tests at the request of the surgical team. To report results of the above procedures in accordance with departmental protocols. To have responsibility for the management of a defined caseload who attend for annual exercise studies at the request of the surgical team. To keep accurate clinical records of the studies performed To participate in and contribute to the ethical research process. To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care. To liaise with nurses and nurse specialists within the hospital and the community to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients. To be aware of and contribute to the changing role of the clinical vascular scientist and keep abreast of developments within vascular science. To refer and report any untoward incidents of patients to medical and nursing staff as necessary. To ensure that trust policies are complied with and that all mandatory To be responsible for the economic use of resources including medical and non-medical supplies within the department and to be accountable for any issues arising from this. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8341MF Job locations Northwick Park Hospital Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education Essential Relevant MSc/BSc qualification in Science Desirable Accredited / registered Vascular Technologist with the SVT Knowledge and experience Essential oInterpreting highly complex ultrasound blood-flow and non-imaging data taking full responsibility for producing highly detailed, concise and accurate reports to referring clinicians to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision-making. Desirable Interpreting highly complex ultrasound blood-flow and non-imaging data taking full responsibility for producing highly detailed, concise and accurate reports to referring clinicians to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision-making. Person Specification Education Essential Relevant MSc/BSc qualification in Science Desirable Accredited / registered Vascular Technologist with the SVT Knowledge and experience Essential oInterpreting highly complex ultrasound blood-flow and non-imaging data taking full responsibility for producing highly detailed, concise and accurate reports to referring clinicians to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision-making. Desirable Interpreting highly complex ultrasound blood-flow and non-imaging data taking full responsibility for producing highly detailed, concise and accurate reports to referring clinicians to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision-making. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park Hospital Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)