Job Description
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
We are a responsive team with a reputation within the trust for providing an excellent service to patients and referring clinical teams. We enjoy close and positive working relationships with many of our colleagues around the trust including those in Vascular Surgery, Renal, Diabetic Foot Clinic and Radiology.
Situated in Denmark Hill the main hospital has good transport links to a range of suburban areas to live as well as easy access to everything the heart of London has to offer.
- 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
The post will require candidates to work at all sites across the organisation and other sites around south east London.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
- 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.