Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the Vascular Assessment Unit (VAU) at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our team of eight qualified vascular scientists, two trainee vascular scientists and our administration team. This bank post involves cross-site working covering our hub site based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, as well as Worthing, Southlands, Princess Royal and Eastbourne hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The role assumes a high degree of autonomy and independence to undertake and report on a full range of specialist vascular science diagnostic investigations. The role also provides clinical scientific support to healthcare professionals, such as vascular surgery and other specialties, and carries out other duties in line with the full job description.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical and Scientific:
1. Independently (unsupervised) perform, interpret and accurately report specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations (this may require concentration during busy environments with many distractions) to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision-making
2. Ensure reports are saved onto the appropriate information storage systems, such as PACS, adhering to appropriate information governance
3. Recognise when the test is sub-optimal, using alternative methods to obtain accurate results, and modify examinations depending on findings using skills and knowledge obtained through experience
4. Seek a second opinion from colleagues when necessary and provide a second opinion for other members of the team
5. Report urgently or routinely to the referring clinician depending on the findings
6. Analyse requests from clinicians, select appropriate tests and prioritise them according to clinical need and resources available
Please see Job Description for more detailed information
Person specification
Person Specification
Essential criteria
7. Current holder of The College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science (CSVS) Accredited Vascular Scientist status
8. Relevant science undergraduate honours degree
9. Excellent communication and organisational skills
10. Excellent computer and administration skills
11. Willingness to teach and train others
12. Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect, appropriate to their individual needs.
13. Ability to establish good working relationships with patients, carers, administrators, healthcare professionals, managers etc.
14. Able to reflect and appraise own performance
Desirable criteria
15. HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Vascular)
16. CASE accredited post graduate qualification in vascular ultrasound
Equality Diversity Inclusion
Essential criteria
17. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
18. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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