Job summary
The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is looking for amotivatedand collaborativeTraineeClinical Vascular Scientistto join ourVascular Assessment Unit(VAU).Our friendlyteam consists ofeightqualified vascular scientists,onetrainee vascular scientistand awonderfuladministration team.
Applicants for the post must be eligible to apply for - and be accepted onto -theScientific Training Programmeas an in-service trainee. The role is offered on the condition that you are accepted onto the programme as an in-service trainee. You will receive full training and support and will be expected to work towardsautonomous practiceand obtainaccreditation withThe College and Society forClinicalVascular Scienceto progress to Band 7.
The team enjoya close and friendly working relationship withthewider surgical,medicaland nursing teams andCPDis actively supported, for example,withopportunities to attendstudy daysandconferences.
The post involves cross-site working covering ourhub site based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital inBrighton(where you can be on the beach withina5-10minwalkof leaving work!),as well ashospitals inWorthing, Shoreham,HaywardsHeathand Eastbourne.Travelling expenses are provided for all travel, excluding to and from yourassigned 'home' site.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Trainee Clinical Vascular Scientist is toprovidea comprehensive range of urgent and routine highly specialised diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations and provides clinical scientific support to healthcare professionals such as vascular surgery and other specialties, underappropriate levelof direct and indirect supervision asrequired. You may also be involved with research and clinical audit as well as provide ad-hoc support and training to junior staff and other healthcare colleagues.
Applicants for the post must be eligible to apply for - and be accepted onto -theScientific Training Programmeas an in-service trainee. The role is offered on the condition that you are accepted onto the programme as an in-service trainee. You will receive full training and support and will be expected to work towardsautonomous practiceand obtainaccreditation withThe College and Society forClinicalVascular Scienceto progress to Band 7.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To undertake training and work supervised to perform,interpretand accurately report specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations in a range of environments (this may require concentration during busy environments with many distractions) to enableappropriateandtimelyclinical decision-making
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Be motivated and engaged in wider training expectations, such as attending MDT meetings,observingvascular procedures/surgery,observing in clinics, completing university requirements
Please see Job Description / Person Specification for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To undertake training and work supervised to perform,interpretand accurately report specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations in a range of environments (this may require concentration during busy environments with many distractions) to enableappropriateandtimelyclinical decision-making
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Be motivated and engaged in wider training expectations, such as attending MDT meetings,observingvascular procedures/surgery,observing in clinics, completing university requirements
Please see Job Description / Person Specification for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2:1 either in an undergraduate honours degree or an integrated master's degree, in a pure or applied science subject relevant to the specialty Or 2:2 honours degree or better in any subject if also hold a higher degree that is relevant to the speciality If English is not your primary language or you do not hold undergraduate or post-graduate qualifications that were taught and assessed in English, then should you be successfully offered a place on the scientific training programme you may need to demonstrate your English language skills. IELTS Academic and IELTS General tests are accepted. A score of 7 or above isrequiredwith no element below 6.5. UKVI and non-UKVI versions are accepted.The test needs to be taken at an official test centre and not at home. Note that the level may differ from UKVI requirements.Any test certificatesubmittedmust be no more than 2 years old.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role and the clinical rotations
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2:1 either in an undergraduate honours degree or an integrated master's degree, in a pure or applied science subject relevant to the specialty Or 2:2 honours degree or better in any subject if also hold a higher degree that is relevant to the speciality If English is not your primary language or you do not hold undergraduate or post-graduate qualifications that were taught and assessed in English, then should you be successfully offered a place on the scientific training programme you may need to demonstrate your English language skills. IELTS Academic and IELTS General tests are accepted. A score of 7 or above isrequiredwith no element below 6.5. UKVI and non-UKVI versions are accepted.The test needs to be taken at an official test centre and not at home. Note that the level may differ from UKVI requirements.Any test certificatesubmittedmust be no more than 2 years old.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role and the clinical rotations
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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).
