Clinical Vascular Scientist

Job overview

Clinical Vascular Scientist

Band 7 - 16 hours per week

The primary role of the post-holder is to perform, interpret and report complex detailed diagnostic vascular ultrasound exams to the highest standard working in the Vascular Studies Unit at Tameside Hospital. This is a small unit comprised of a team of 2 Qualified nurses and a receptionist / administrator, working Monday to Friday 9-5. This is a permanent post for 16 hours a week.

The post-holder will help in the day to day running of the department, reviewing, and vetting scan requests to determine appropriateness and clinical urgency to prioritising workload as needed.

The post-holder will also actively participate in training and supervising colleagues, other members of staff and students.

Applicants should have or be working towards Accredited Vascular Scientist (AVS) status with the Society of Vascular Technology and should be registered as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC, or be working towards equivalence.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Independently perform a full range of vascular diagnostic and surveillance ultrasound duplex scans including carotid, upper and lower limb arterial and venous, true and false aneurysms, temporal artery, thoracic outlet, bypass graft and stent surveillance, endovascular aneurysm repair, ankle-brachial pressure index and toe brachial index assessment
• Independently interpret and report results using specialized vascular knowledge, producing an overall diagnosis and identify and act on incidental and/or urgent findings appropriately
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload.
• Lead the day to day running of the department, prioritising workload, supervising junior staff, work allocation, overseeing the appointment diary, and liaising with colleagues from all disciplines
• Actively participate in and support colleagues in learning, clinical research, audit, innovation, and service evaluation projects

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.