Clinical Vascular Scientist

Job overview

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

• To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including management of patients in your care.Assist in the day to day running of the department, including reviewing and vetting of scan requests to determine appropriateness and clinical urgency.
• Following departmental protocols, independently perform, interpret and accurately report vascular ultrasound investigations to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision making.
• 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.
• To communicate complex patient related information and provide specialist expert advice on vascular pathology and ultrasound to Clinicians, Nurses and other staff.
• Attend and represent the Vascular Ultrasound Department at internal and external meetings as appropriate.
• To participate in appropriate personal development programmes and maintain a CPD portfolio
• To undertake audit of clinical practice in line with departmental protocol and attend quarterly Ultrasound Governance/Audit meetings.
• To participate in the training of student radiographers, sonographers and trainees from other disciplines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.