Clinical Vascular Ultrasound Scientist

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The postholder will work as part of a team providing vascular ultrasound imaging services to the Trust. This will require the application of a broad range of skills and experience in ultrasound to ensure the efficient operation of Ultrasonic Angiology and will liaise closely with medical and technical staff to deliver an effective service. Independant working at outreach clinics will form a proportion of this role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in audit and research projects and will support training of more junior members of staff. There are opportunities for participating in clinical research, teaching, training and demonstrating on undergraduate courses.

The successful candidate should hold either an NHS Scientific Training Programme, Post-graduate certificate in Vascular Ultrasound or similar qualification.

This role will attract a Recruitment and Retention Premia of £5,000 which is reviewed on an annual basis.

Main duties of the job

Our Service is delivered from dedicated, scanning rooms at both Guy's and St Thomas sites, each equipped with duplex and TCD systems and linked across site by a dedicated PACS system and supported by an excellent administration team. We also support spoke hospitals in the South East Thames Vascular Network. We provide a comprehensive vascular ultrasound service for adults and children. Continuing professional development is supported, staff are funded to attend National meetings including; the Vascular Society of Great Britain & Ireland, Society for Vascular Technology and the British Medical Ultrasound Society. There are opportunities for participating in clinical research, teaching, training and demonstrating on undergraduate courses.

either an NHS Scientific Training Programme, Post-graduate certificate in Vascular Ultrasound or similar qualification.

Your role will include a varied workload of vascular patients. One-stop and outreach clinic roles will give you the opportunity to work independently, managing your workload and interacting directly with Clinicians. Training will be given to increase your scanning portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in furthering their career in Vascular Ultrasound. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

About us

Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country,. The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.

Organisational Values:

The post holder will:

Put patients first - consider the patient's needs and wishes in all that they do

Take pride in what they do - strive for highest standards on own work and challenge colleagues to do the same

Strive to be the best - in terms of patient care & teamwork

Act with integrity - maintain the privacy & dignity of patients, work with integrity and be trustworthy, be accountable for own work

Respect others - patients, visitors and colleagues. Actively give and receive feedback.

Date posted

28 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year p.a. inc. HCA + £5000 RPP (subject to review 30/11/23)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS7765

Job locations

GSTT

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out specialised duplex ultrasound investigations on patients in the department and independently in other locations (clinics, ITU, HDU, theatres and outreach clinics).

Make complex diagnostic measurements involving imaging of blood vessels and measurement of blood flow characteristics.
Be able to interpret complex anatomy and pathology in order to provide clear diagnostic findings.
Make complex interpretive judgements based on interactively acquired ultrasound blood velocity data and imaging. Make further measurements as necessary.
Record test information and report results and diagnostic findings to the referring clinicians.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out specialised duplex ultrasound investigations on patients in the department and independently in other locations (clinics, ITU, HDU, theatres and outreach clinics).

Make complex diagnostic measurements involving imaging of blood vessels and measurement of blood flow characteristics.
Be able to interpret complex anatomy and pathology in order to provide clear diagnostic findings.
Make complex interpretive judgements based on interactively acquired ultrasound blood velocity data and imaging. Make further measurements as necessary.
Record test information and report results and diagnostic findings to the referring clinicians.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Certification in Vascular Ultrasound (PGC or MSC)

Experience

Essential

Vascular ultrasound 3 years including training

Skills

Essential

Competent in primary duplex areas

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Certification in Vascular Ultrasound (PGC or MSC)

Experience

Essential

Vascular ultrasound 3 years including training

Skills

Essential

Competent in primary duplex areas

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

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