The Vascular Laboratory in West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit an experienced Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our friendly and dynamic team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to contribute and improve our patient-centered service.

Ideally, the post holder will have vascular scanning clinical experience post SVT accreditation/equivalent qualifications.

The Vascular Laboratory provides a full range of non-invasive ultrasound vascular examinations. We carry out carotid, peripheral arterial and venous assessments including DVT scans in addition to EVAR and lower limb extremity revascularisation duplex surveillance scans.

The Vascular Lab is based in Watford General Hospital and consists at present of two scanning rooms equipped with new Philips EPIQ systems. There are four full time and part-time Vascular Scientists, two Trainee Vascular Scientists together with administrative support staff.

We work alongside four Vascular Surgeons, Vascular Interventional Radiologists, and a specialist Vascular Nurse.The core hours of the department are from 8:30-17:30pm Monday to Friday.

Some weekend and bank holidays working will be requiredThis position is full time.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated Vascular Scientist with excellent communication skills to provide a high-quality service to our patients and trainees. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop and utilise your vascular ultrasound skills and actively participate in the running of the department.

For full details of the job description and personal specs as well as how to apply please see NHS jobs website

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employerAt West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports of these scans in line with departmental guidelines.

To plan and prioritise ones own workload and that of the department to ensure the efficient flow of work, keeping waiting times to a minimum and maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

To communicate with patients, their relatives, and others about the purpose of the examinations and the scan results (in line with departmental guidelines).

Take an active role in teaching and practical training of student.

Participate in the management of the Vascular Lab department and in the audit or clinical governance programs.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Good Degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• MSc in Vascular Ultrasound from CASE accredited University training programme and/or Society of Vascular Technology (SVT) accreditation
• Member of Society of Vascular Technology (SVT)

Desirable

• Registered with HCPC
• STP Train the Trainer Course.

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of duplex ultrasound scanning, vascular pathology and anatomy
• Policies - H& S.

Experience

Essential

• Previous NHS experience
• Proven experience in vascular ultrasound scanning post qualification/accreditation

Desirable

• Vascular scanning experience
• Research and audit experience
• Training and mentoring experience

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

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