Job summary
It's all here to discover at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). As the UK's largest Trust, we offer unparalleled career opportunities, a great work/life balance in one of the country's most exciting cities - and the chance to do something absolutely unique with your knowledge.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Vascular Lab Manager to lead the strategic development and delivery of the MRI Vascular Physiological Scientific Service Department within the governance and framework of the GMEC Vascular Network.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) Vascular Laboratory Physiological Scientific Services.
The post holder will lead the strategic development and delivery of the MRI Vascular Physiological Scientific Service department within the governance and framework of the GMEC Vascular Network.
The post holder will lead and direct the development, implementation and maintenance of Vascular Scientific practices and clinical standards within the MRI Vascular Lab
The post holder will be responsible for management of the clinical caseload within the department ensuring access targets and national performance standards are achieved.
The post holder will undertake, supervise and teach, within the post holders specialist field highly complex Vascular Science procedures, working to the standards set by the College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science of Great Britain & Ireland (CSVS)
The post holder will be responsible for the MRI Vascular Laboratory department budget.
The post-holder will have demonstrable experience in service development, playing a pivotal role in developing the clinical, educational and research activities of the MRI Vascular Laboratory Physiological Scientific Service
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 2nd class Biological science Honours degree or other relevant scientific qualification.
- Post graduate qualification of Accreditation to the Society of Vascular Technology of GB and I (Masters level equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of Clinical Vascular Science.
- Experience in teaching /training in Clinical Vascular Science
- Knowledge and experience in highly specialist and more complex scans/assessments.
- Knowledge and experience of leading or managing a department
- Leadership skills and training.
- Management skills and training
- HR skills and training.
- Knowledge and experience in national training/examinations.
- Knowledge and experience of occupational standards locally and nationally, via national occupational committee.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 2nd class Biological science Honours degree or other relevant scientific qualification.
- Post graduate qualification of Accreditation to the Society of Vascular Technology of GB and I (Masters level equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of Clinical Vascular Science.
- Experience in teaching /training in Clinical Vascular Science
- Knowledge and experience in highly specialist and more complex scans/assessments.
- Knowledge and experience of leading or managing a department
- Leadership skills and training.
- Management skills and training
- HR skills and training.
- Knowledge and experience in national training/examinations.
- Knowledge and experience of occupational standards locally and nationally, via national occupational committee.
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).
