Overview
Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist (Band 7, link grade 8a) full-time position. The role involves performing all vascular ultrasound modalities including arterial duplex, venous reflux duplex, carotid duplex, EVAR, AAA surveillance and graft surveillance.
Responsibilities
* To provide a quality scanning and reporting service in all aspects of vascular ultrasound for Ashford and St Peters Hospitals
* To be involved with service delivery and service improvement for the benefit of the patient through audit and research
* To maintain high clinical standards, particularly regarding patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety
* To liaise with other Health Care Professionals and departmental staff on a daily basis
* To continue to develop one's own knowledge, practice and development through continued professional development
* To participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control of the ultrasound equipment
* To participate in the practical and theoretical training of student practitioners
* To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff according to the Trusts\' Health and Safety Policy
About Us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 dedicated doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists and other healthcare staff form the workforce across our sites at Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals.
Benefits
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* On-site nurseries
* On-site staff cafes
* On-site parking
* Support in career development
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Pay and Conditions
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 7; Salary £50,008 to £56,908 per year (inc. HCAS); Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time; Location: St Peters Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* BSc Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent)
* AVS (Accredited Vascular Scientist)
* Evidence of CPD
* Current Membership to Professional Body
Experience
* Broad experience in vascular ultrasound scanning
* Experience at writing reports
* Experience in counselling, breaking bad news and referral of patients to tertiary centres
* Familiar with radiology IT systems
* General administrative duties within an ultrasound environment
Desirable
* Experience in quality control
* Experience in departmental audit
* Experience in departmental administrative duties
Knowledge
* NHS Constitution; Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
* Thorough knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology and pathology of upper abdomen and pelvic examinations
* Safe use of technical ultrasound equipment
Skills
* Ability to interpret and describe ultrasound images accurately
* Technical skills in scanner manipulation to optimise image resolution
* Excellent communication and people skills
* Ability to give practical and theoretical training to students
* Communication and liaison with other health care professionals
* Calm and friendly disposition
Attitudes, Behaviours and Values
* Always puts patients first; supports and promotes equality and diversity
* Customer service focus
* Willing and able to take personal responsibility
* Demonstrates passion for excellence
* Seeks opportunities to improve the service offered
* Takes pride in their work and team
* Flexible to support team work and delivery of objectives
* Respects, values and cares for others; supports learning and development
Other
* Honest, reliable, trustworthy; treats people with respect
* Knowledge of professional code of conduct and adherence to it
* Take responsibility and be accountable for own professional actions including written reports
* Reliability, self-motivation; ability to work independently and in a team; ability to work under pressure; able to work on any site
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and relevant disclosures. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
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