Clinical Vascular Scientist

Job title:

Clinical Vascular Scientist

Company

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.Job overviewExciting opportunities at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have arisen. The vascular scanning department is one of the largest in London which covers services over three sites, Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital. We have close relationships with the consultants and the LAVVU team, especially at Charing Cross with clinics, scanning rooms and a LAVVU theatre all on the same floor. We are seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our large team of 11 clinical vascular scientists plus 3 STP students.The job involves an interesting case load, we perform the full spectrum of vascular scans, plus specialist investigations such as AV fistula, TCD, TCCD for sickle cell and mesenterics for MALS and nutcracker syndrome. We support continued professional development, with interests in research, teaching or the SVT actively encouraged. Non-clinical time is allocated for CPD and unit responsibilities. There are regular opportunities to attend conferences including the annual SVT and CX symposium.We are an accredited STP & HSST training centre and play an active role in the programme. Suitable candidates have the opportunity to attend Train the Trainer and take on a training officer role for STPs. As an accredited HSST training centre we have also applied for funding for a HSST post starting September 2025, suitable candidates can apply for this post (subject to funding approval).As a band 7 clinical vascular scientist, we would expect you to be independently scanning and reporting and if not accredited with the Society for Vascular Technology, working towards this.Main duties of the job

• To undertake, interpret and report ultrasound scans and other tests for vascular conditions.
• To triage requests from clinicians, prioritize them according to clinical need and perform the appropriate test.
• Provide expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and to the wider vascular team.

Working for our organisationAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person specificationEducation/ QualificationsEssential criteria

• A relevant science degree
• PgCert, PgDip or MSc in vascular ultrasound or relevant subject

Desirable criteria

• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist

ExperienceEssential criteria

• Minimum of an accumulation of three years practical experience as a trainee vascular scientist.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of IQIPS
• Experience of performing audits

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssential criteria

• Independently scanning and reporting on the following modalities: carotid, lower & upper limb arterial, lower & upper limb venous (DVT & CVI), ABPI/Exercise ABPIs, AAAs & EVARs
• Attended the ‘Train the Trainer’ course or experience of training STP students.
• Highly developed visual and auditory skills to interpret ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound images

Desirable criteria

• Attended the ‘Train the Trainer’ course or experience of training STP students.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 592.3KB)
• Functional Requirement Form (PDF, 400.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:52:30 GMT

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