Job summary
Vascular Practitioner
Our lovely Vascular Studies Unit (VSU) is seeking to employ a full time Trainee Vascular Practitioner. This is a brand new post where you train and attain a Healthcare Science (Vascular) BSc Hons degree. This may suit those moving on from A-Levels or those already working in the healthcare sector, including nursing associates.
You will work with our friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary team consisting of 11 Clinical Vascular Scientists, Vascular Technician and administrative support. You will work alongside 12 Vascular Consultant Surgeons, 9 Vascular Interventional Radiologists, and 4 Specialist Vascular Nurses.
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
Main duties of the job
The role of the Vascular Practitioner will involve performing and reporting a focussed range of basic vascular diagnostic tests including non-imaging Doppler measurements such as Ankle Brachial Pressure Index, Toe Pressures and potentially developing Trascranial Doppler skills. You will train to independantly performB-Mode ultrasound imaging incuding Abdominal Aorta measurement (Aneurysm screening and surveillance) and some peripheral artery measurements. The range of tests perfomed will depend on the level of training and experience during completion of the degree (BSc) in Healthcare Science (Vascular). Additional training will be provided to remove and re-apply basic leg dressings. You will also be expected to provide assitance to the VSU administrator with booking and processing patients as well as making telephone calls where required.
The VSU has excellent facilities, adjacent to our specialist Vascular Ward, and is equipped with five top-range GE Logiq 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.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
See main Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
We have highly experienced Clinical Vascular Scientists to provide in-house teaching and training support. The degree is likely to be delivered by Gloucester University and the course is predominantly delivered as a distanced, blended learning programme with periodic face to face teaching being scheduled throughout the year. Depending on when your job commences will depend on the timing of your enrolement on a suitable degree course.
As this is a new role which requires attaining the Vascular Practitioner degree to qualify to a Band 5 Vascular Practitioner, it may suit those with A-Levels looking towards starting a career with the NHS in Healthcare Science, you may already have attained a degree in another subject, or those already working in the NHS in nursing or other roles, allied healthcare professionals or those already working in healthcare science.
You are welcome to make an informal visit to see what we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See main Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
We have highly experienced Clinical Vascular Scientists to provide in-house teaching and training support. The degree is likely to be delivered by Gloucester University and the course is predominantly delivered as a distanced, blended learning programme with periodic face to face teaching being scheduled throughout the year. Depending on when your job commences will depend on the timing of your enrolement on a suitable degree course.
As this is a new role which requires attaining the Vascular Practitioner degree to qualify to a Band 5 Vascular Practitioner, it may suit those with A-Levels looking towards starting a career with the NHS in Healthcare Science, you may already have attained a degree in another subject, or those already working in the NHS in nursing or other roles, allied healthcare professionals or those already working in healthcare science.
You are welcome to make an informal visit to see what we do.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science, DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Social Science subject, or a Merit in your T-Level in a science or health-related subject. (To meet university entry requirements for the Degree)
- oEnglish Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent)
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oExcellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- oExperience of working independently and as part of a team
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- oAbility to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science, DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Social Science subject, or a Merit in your T-Level in a science or health-related subject. (To meet university entry requirements for the Degree)
- oEnglish Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent)
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oExcellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- oExperience of working independently and as part of a team
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- oAbility to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
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).
