Job summary
An exciting opportunity at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has 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 another Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our large team of 13 clinical vascular scientists plus 3 STP students. Our job involves an interesting case load, we perform the full spectrum of vascular scans, plus specialist investigations such as AV fistula, TCD, TCCDfor sickle cell and mesenterics for MALS and nutcracker syndrome.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist to work alongside our Principal Vascular Scientist. Your responsibilities will include leading at our Charing Cross site, ensuring the department is running a robust, efficient and effective clinical service. You will also be taking an active role in leading the department through IQIPS accreditation and leading the departments audit programme. 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.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake, interpret and report ultrasound scans and other tests for vascular conditions, working autonomously at a senior level, and provide clinical supervision to the vascular scientists as required
- To oversee the day to day operations of the Imperial vascular service, working across the 3 departments (one on each site)
- To ensure that each site is sufficiently staffed to meet demand and that vascular scientists are appropriately supported to carry out their roles
- To deputize for the Principal vascular scientist as required
- To delegate specific roles in the day-to-day management of the department and allocate specific duties within the service to the vascular scientists, for which they will be expected to be responsible.
About us
At 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant science degree
- Professional knowledge through master's degree or AVS or overseas equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant further postgraduate qualification.
- HCPC registration
- Attendance at relevant supervisory skills course
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience in the profession.
- Experience of staff management
- Knowledge and/or experience of research and developments within the profession
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing service improvements.
- Experience of IQIPS
- Experience of performing audits
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Independently scanning and reporting on the following modalities: carotid, lower & upper limb arterial, lower & upper limb venous (DVT & CVI), ABPI/Exercise ABPIs, AAAs & EVARs
- Proven track record of effectively co-ordinating staff and resources.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Attended the 'Train the Trainer' course or experience of training STP students.
- Independently scanning and reporting on specialist vascular ultrasound investigations such as: temporal arteries, renal scans, popliteal & iliac entrapment and MALS.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant science degree
- Professional knowledge through master's degree or AVS or overseas equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant further postgraduate qualification.
- HCPC registration
- Attendance at relevant supervisory skills course
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience in the profession.
- Experience of staff management
- Knowledge and/or experience of research and developments within the profession
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing service improvements.
- Experience of IQIPS
- Experience of performing audits
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Independently scanning and reporting on the following modalities: carotid, lower & upper limb arterial, lower & upper limb venous (DVT & CVI), ABPI/Exercise ABPIs, AAAs & EVARs
- Proven track record of effectively co-ordinating staff and resources.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Attended the 'Train the Trainer' course or experience of training STP students.
- Independently scanning and reporting on specialist vascular ultrasound investigations such as: temporal arteries, renal scans, popliteal & iliac entrapment and MALS.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
