Clinical Vascular Scientist, Band 7

Performing and reporting vascular ultrasound scans

- Managing the patient workload on a daily basis

- Participating in research, audit and teaching

- Supervising trainee vascular scientists

- Assisting with administrative duties and operational running of the department

The department provides a specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound imaging service for the Gloucestershire and Swindon vascular network. The main modalities include extracranial carotid and vertebral assessment, peripheral upper and lower limb arterial and venous examinations, bypass graft and post-EVAR surveillance, vein stent surveillance, fistula assessment and treadmill testing.

Ideally you are a statutory registered Clinical Scientist, an SVT accredited Vascular Scientist (AVS) or hold a relevant postgraduate qualification in vascular ultrasound. You must be able to perform required examinations and report on them independently. STP trainees in their final year might also be considered.

Please note: A face to face interview is required as you may need to take part in a practical assessment.

The successful candidate must be experienced in vascular ultrasound and will be expected to perform and report on a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations.

The Vascular Laboratory team work closely with seven Vascular Consultants, Consultant Radiologists, Vascular Access Nurse Specialists, Vascular Surgical Care Practitioners and Vascular Nurse Specialists as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. The Vascular Laboratories are spacious air-conditioned rooms and are well-equipped with 5 Philips EPIQ 7, 1 Philips EPIQ 5 and Philips InnoSite ultrasound machines. We use an electronic reporting system as well as CRIS/PACS.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the county. Our workforce of almost 8,000 staff provides high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas. We are a centre of excellence for stroke care, oncology and trauma. We offer a huge range of opportunities and benefits in a genuinely supportive working environment.

Gloucestershire has excellent transport links being situated near the M5 with good rail links to Birmingham and London. Thriving Gloucester and Regency Cheltenham are vibrant towns within the beautiful Cotswolds region, with a good selection of shops, theatres, pubs and restaurants.

This is a permanent 1.0WTE 37.5 hrs per week position. The department runs Monday to Friday, 8.30 - 16.30, but flexible working hours will be considered. You will be expected to work across sites at Cheltenham General and Gloucester Royal Hospitals. There is a regular free shuttle bus service between sites.