Job summary
The Vascular Laboratory at King's College Hospital is recruiting for a Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist. Applications are invited from those with accreditation with Society for Vascular Technology or HCPC registration as Clinical scientist in vascular science. As a senior role, significant post qualification experience will be required but additional training in specific areas can be provided. The role attracts and additional £5k per year recruitment and retention premium. Although initially advertised as Part time 3 days per week (negotiable), it may be possible to increase this to full time for interested candidates.
Main duties of the job
- Performing and reporting on peripheral vascular investigations and the interesting and varied pathology seen in a tertiary referral centre, including, renal artery duplex scanning, dialysis access fistulas, transcranial imaging for children with sickle cell disease, as well as ultrasound guidance for interventional procedures. Support can be provided in specialist areas of practice as needed
- Protected time for management, project work, audit and research
- Opportunities to be involved in teaching and training of STP trainees, junior doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Involvement in management and leadership helping to shape the direction of the department
- A supportive team environment but with autonomy, sometimes running clinics and lists in other units
- A well-equipped department with top of the range scanners, air conditioned scanning rooms, PACS and RIS connectivity, and full admin support
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at Denmark hill but will require candidates to contribute to clinics at other locations. The post-holder will scan and report independently on the full range of vascular ultrasound investigations while also contributing to the management of the department.
Accredited or HCPC registered clinical vascular scientists who dont quite have the experience for the senior role may be eligible for a post at band 7 level and are also encouraged to apply.
We are a responsive team with a reputation within the trust for providing an excellent service to our patients and referring clinical teams. We enjoy close and positive working relationships with many of our colleagues around the trust including those in Vascular Surgery, Renal, Diabetic Foot Clinic and Radiology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at Denmark hill but will require candidates to contribute to clinics at other locations. The post-holder will scan and report independently on the full range of vascular ultrasound investigations while also contributing to the management of the department.
Accredited or HCPC registered clinical vascular scientists who dont quite have the experience for the senior role may be eligible for a post at band 7 level and are also encouraged to apply.
We are a responsive team with a reputation within the trust for providing an excellent service to our patients and referring clinical teams. We enjoy close and positive working relationships with many of our colleagues around the trust including those in Vascular Surgery, Renal, Diabetic Foot Clinic and Radiology.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc
- SVT accreditation OR HCPC registered clinical scientist
Desirable
- MSc or Higher
- SVT accreditation AND HCPC registered clinical scientist
Knowledge and skill
Essential
- Competence in basic vascular ultrasound domains
- Competence in at least one advanced domain (eg AVF/Renal Doppler/TCD)
Desirable
- Competence in multiple advanced domains of scan
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification in non-invasive vascular diagnostics
- Demonstrable experience with trainee vascular scientists
- Experience with research, quality management or clinical audit projects
Desirable
- Completed train the trainer qualification
- Experience of line management
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc
- SVT accreditation OR HCPC registered clinical scientist
Desirable
- MSc or Higher
- SVT accreditation AND HCPC registered clinical scientist
Knowledge and skill
Essential
- Competence in basic vascular ultrasound domains
- Competence in at least one advanced domain (eg AVF/Renal Doppler/TCD)
Desirable
- Competence in multiple advanced domains of scan
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification in non-invasive vascular diagnostics
- Demonstrable experience with trainee vascular scientists
- Experience with research, quality management or clinical audit projects
Desirable
- Completed train the trainer qualification
- Experience of line management
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.
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).
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.
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).
