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Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist

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This post attracts R&R premium of £5K per annum (pro rata).

We are recruiting a specialist in vascular ultrasound imaging.

Ideally you are an SVT accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist or graduate of the STP scheme in vascular science with supplementary experience. This role offers:

• A full range of vascular investigations and the interesting and varied pathology seen in a tertiary referral centre
• Further development in scans such as renal artery duplex scanning, dialysis fistulas, transcranial imaging for children with sickle cell disease, as well as ultrasound guidance for interventional procedures
• Opportunities to be involved in teaching and training of STP trainees, junior doctors and other healthcare professionals
• A supportive team environment but with autonomy, sometimes running clinics and lists in other units
• A well-equipped department with top of the range scanners, air conditioned scanning rooms, PACS & RIS connectivity, and full admin support
• Protected time for project work

• Performing and reporting vascular ultrasound scans
• Supervision of vascular scientists in training
• Escalating urgent findings
• Providing expert advice based on scan reports and referrals
• Assist on occasion with administrative/operational running of the department
• Treat all patients with care, respect and dignity

• Perform, interpret and report independently on specialist diagnostic tests on patients in response to request from clinicians:
• Analyze requests from clinicians and select appropriate tests and prioritize them according to clinical need and resources available.
• Perform specialised ultrasound procedures during surgery. Take appropriate precaution against infection when performing measurements in the surgical field.
• Represent the vascular laboratory staff at joint clinical review meetings including weekly vascular team meetings
• Propose changes to vascular laboratory procedures to improve patient care pathways. Contribute to the review and modification of service protocols in response to internal or external demands. Audit effectiveness of changes in procedures and protocols.
• Undertake research and development in collaboration with clinical staff and other researchers, in accordance with the priorities of the service. Undertake clinical research studies in the vascular laboratory. Undertake clinical audit.

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