Job summary
Band 7 Clinical Vascular Scientist
Due to the expanding service to support 2 new additional Vascular Surgeons, our lovely Vascular Studies Unit (VSU) is seeking to employ a full time SVT Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientists (AVS). Students training towards STP or other post-graduate level vascular ultrasound qualifications are encouraged to apply, and may be considered at a lower grade. Those who hold a post-graduate level vascular ultrasound qualification and working towards SVT AVS qualification are also encouraged to apply. Applicants who have not attained AVS accreditation will be asked to perform a practical ultrasound assessment at interview.
The Vascular Studies Unit has an opportunity for a Clinical Vascular Scientists to join our friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary team consisting of 11 Clinical Vascular Scientists, Vascular Technician and administrative support. You will work alongside 10 Vascular Consultant Surgeons, 9 Vascular Interventional Radiologists, and 4 Specialist Vascular Nurses.
Main duties of the job
The VSU is a UKAS (IQIPS) accredited department which has excellent facilities, adjacent to our specialist Vascular Ward, and is equipped with five top-range GE Logiq E9 & E10 colour duplex scanners, portable ultrasound, transcranial Doppler monitors and non-imaging Doppler equipment. We have 2 purpose-built ultrasound suites in VSU, a ward scan room, a scan room in vascular outpatients, and a dedicated scan room in TIA clinic. All are spacious and feature air conditioning, dimmable lighting, and PACS reporting stations. You will be expected to perform and independantly report a wide range of vascular investigations, including carotid and temporal artery scans, upper and lower limb arterial and venous duplex scans, AAA and graft surveillance scans and imaging of endovascular aneurysm repair (sometimes involving CEUS). Non-imaging tests such as ABPI & TBPI are performed. The VSU also supports measurements in vascular theatres, including TCD monitoring.
In addition, you will also be expected to provide teaching, audit, supervisory and managerial support. The VSU is involved in research projects and there will be opportunity to participate in these projects as required. The VSU actively encourages continuous professional development.
About us
The Leicester Vascular Institute (LVI), based at Glenfield Hospital Leicester, is one of the leading Vascular Centres in the UK and is the regional centre of excellence for treating complex cardiovascular disease in conjunction with cardiac surgery. The LVI consists of a single-site specialist Vascular Ward, Vascular Studies Unit, Hybrid Theatre & Vascular Theatre, and adjacent dedicated Vascular Angio-suite, and Vascular Outpatient Clinics.
Leicester has excellent road, rail and air links and offers a wide variety of arts and culture, as well as sports facilities and a vibrant social scene. The city boasts a multicultural and diverse population with great shops and restaurants. Leicester is also famous for rugby, football, King Richard III, National Space Centre and the Golden Mile. Leicester is close to the National forest, with opportunity for walking, cycling and water-sports. Leicester's central location makes travelling to other parts of the UK easily accessible, with train journeys to London in just over 1 hour.
For further information or to arrange and informal visit please contact Mrs Jo Walker, Chief Clinical Vascular Scientist. Telephone 0116 258 5440. Joanne.walker@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The VSU provides vascular imaging services to other Hospitals within the Trust, which will involve cross-site working. This post will also involve some weekend work (approx. one in 12 weekends including bank holidays) on a rota basis, providing imaging for the 7 day-a-week ambulatory stroke and TIA service.
See attached Job Descritption and person Spec for more detailed information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The VSU provides vascular imaging services to other Hospitals within the Trust, which will involve cross-site working. This post will also involve some weekend work (approx. one in 12 weekends including bank holidays) on a rota basis, providing imaging for the 7 day-a-week ambulatory stroke and TIA service.
See attached Job Descritption and person Spec for more detailed information
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- A Bachelors Degree honours, at least 2:2 in a relevant science subject
- Full accreditation with Society for Vascular Technology, Accredited Vascular Scientist (AVS)
- Masters Level postgraduate qualification in Vascular Ultrasound (PG Dip/Cert/MSc)
- Working towards SVT Accredited Vascular Scientist (evidence of exams or scan numbers)
Experience
Essential
- performing full Vascular Ultrasound Investigations including leg arterial, aorta, carotid, venous reflux assessments and ABPI
- performing some Vascular Ultrasound Investigations
Desirable
- 3 years' full time experience of performing a full range Vascular Ultrasound Investigations, including full leg arterial duplex, DVT, Upper limb venous and arterial, temporal artery & AAA EVAR surveillance.
- Experience in specialist non-imaging vascular investigations e.g., cerebral blood flow (TCD) assessment,
- Experience in specialist non-imaging vascular investigations e.g TBPI
- Supervisory experience
- Teaching or mentoring experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to write highly detailed, concise and accurate reports
- Good administrative skills, including telephone communication, computer literate (including using Microsoft applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and power-point) & using databases
Desirable
- Performing Research or clinical audits
- Familiar with Hospital Information systems such as CRIS or PACS
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- A Bachelors Degree honours, at least 2:2 in a relevant science subject
- Full accreditation with Society for Vascular Technology, Accredited Vascular Scientist (AVS)
- Masters Level postgraduate qualification in Vascular Ultrasound (PG Dip/Cert/MSc)
- Working towards SVT Accredited Vascular Scientist (evidence of exams or scan numbers)
Experience
Essential
- performing full Vascular Ultrasound Investigations including leg arterial, aorta, carotid, venous reflux assessments and ABPI
- performing some Vascular Ultrasound Investigations
Desirable
- 3 years' full time experience of performing a full range Vascular Ultrasound Investigations, including full leg arterial duplex, DVT, Upper limb venous and arterial, temporal artery & AAA EVAR surveillance.
- Experience in specialist non-imaging vascular investigations e.g., cerebral blood flow (TCD) assessment,
- Experience in specialist non-imaging vascular investigations e.g TBPI
- Supervisory experience
- Teaching or mentoring experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to write highly detailed, concise and accurate reports
- Good administrative skills, including telephone communication, computer literate (including using Microsoft applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and power-point) & using databases
Desirable
- Performing Research or clinical audits
- Familiar with Hospital Information systems such as CRIS or PACS
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).
