Clinical Vascular Scientist

Job summary

Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist band 7 link grade 8a Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and caring Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our team at Ashford and St Peters Hospital Foundation Trust.

You will be performing all vascular ultrasound modalities including arterial duplex, venous reflux duplex, carotid duplex, EVAR, AAA surveillance and graft surveillance.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a quality scanning and reporting service in all aspects of vascular ultrasound for Ashford and St Peters Hospitals
• To be involved with service delivery and service improvement for the benefit of the patient through audit and research
• To maintain high clinical standards, particularly regarding patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety
• To liaise with other Health Care Professionals and departmental staff on a daily basis
• To continue to develop one\’s own knowledge, practice and development through continued professional development
• To participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control of the ultrasound equipment
• To participate in the practical and theoretical training of student practitioners
• To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff according to the Trusts\’ Health and Safety Policy

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter\’s, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

1.1 To provide a high standard of ultrasound practice and the delivery of an evidence-based service, geared towards patient care. This is in accordance with the CSVS Code of Professional Conduct, CSVS Guidelines and the Trusts Policies and Procedures.

1.2 To demonstrate a high standard of ultrasound skills and interpret diagnostic ultrasound information.

1.3 To issue independent reports and discuss with the Manager / Lead Practitioner on further imaging where appropriate to ensure the effective management of patients.

1.4 To exercise analytical and judgmental skills when communicating highly complex information and advice to patients, colleagues and medical staff.

1.5 To prepare the patient for the diagnostic ultrasound examination and fulfil the requirements of correct patient identification, confidentiality and data protection.

1.6 Prepare the environment and equipment for diagnostic ultrasound examinations.

1.7 Develop and maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective patient management.

1.8 To work in conjunction with future collaboratives to meet local and national waiting time initiatives.

1.9 To ensure all examinations and images are fully documented as per agreed policy.

1.10 To sustain physical, mental and emotional effort to meet the demands of the job. This involves breaking bad news and imparting highly sensitive information to patients and relatives.

1.11 To use high specification technical ultrasound equipment and ensure it is in good working order.

Management Responsibilities

2.1 To actively participate in standard setting and clinical audit within the ultrasound department.

2.2 To work within and contribute to evidence-based protocols and guidelines.

2.3 Be responsible for time management and prioritising your own workload.

2.4 In the absence of the manager, to prioritise the departmental workload.

2.5 To take part in the evaluation and selection of ultrasound equipment.

Education

3.1 To maintain a CPD folder in a proactive way and to continue to develop ones own knowledge and practice, in particular communication and counselling skills.

3.2 Maintain continued competency in emergency resuscitation, manual handling techniques and fire regulations. To attend the appropriate training as required by the trust.

3.3 Take part in individual performance reviews and personal development in conjunction with the departmental manager.

3.4 To develop and present lectures in line with training and CPD requirements.

3.5 To be actively involved with the training of students, including sonographers, radiographers, registrars and SHOs (both clinical and theoretical).

3.6 Participate in research and evidence-based care to ensure the highest level of patient care.

3.7 To provide external assessor duties for CSVS practical examinations.

Clinical Governance Responsibilities

4.1 To adhere to the trust policies and rules in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.

4.2 Participate in the development of departmental protocols to ensure the highest level of clinical governance.4.3 Adhere to quality and risk management initiatives and targets to ensure the wellbeing of all staff

4.4 Support staff and colleagues to deliver appropriate clinical competencies to deliver safe and effective patient care and their own professional development.

4.5 Promote, monitor and maintain the safety and security of the workplace through audit and risk management

4.6 To be appropriately equipped to deal with untoward incidences and patient or relatives complaints.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

1.1 To provide a high standard of ultrasound practice and the delivery of an evidence-based service, geared towards patient care. This is in accordance with the CSVS Code of Professional Conduct, CSVS Guidelines and the Trusts Policies and Procedures.

1.2 To demonstrate a high standard of ultrasound skills and interpret diagnostic ultrasound information.

1.3 To issue independent reports and discuss with the Manager / Lead Practitioner on further imaging where appropriate to ensure the effective management of patients.

1.4 To exercise analytical and judgmental skills when communicating highly complex information and advice to patients, colleagues and medical staff.

1.5 To prepare the patient for the diagnostic ultrasound examination and fulfil the requirements of correct patient identification, confidentiality and data protection.

1.6 Prepare the environment and equipment for diagnostic ultrasound examinations.

1.7 Develop and maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective patient management.

1.8 To work in conjunction with future collaboratives to meet local and national waiting time initiatives.

1.9 To ensure all examinations and images are fully documented as per agreed policy.

1.10 To sustain physical, mental and emotional effort to meet the demands of the job. This involves breaking bad news and imparting highly sensitive information to patients and relatives.

1.11 To use high specification technical ultrasound equipment and ensure it is in good working order.

Management Responsibilities

2.1 To actively participate in standard setting and clinical audit within the ultrasound department.

2.2 To work within and contribute to evidence-based protocols and guidelines.

2.3 Be responsible for time management and prioritising your own workload.

2.4 In the absence of the manager, to prioritise the departmental workload.

2.5 To take part in the evaluation and selection of ultrasound equipment.

Education

3.1 To maintain a CPD folder in a proactive way and to continue to develop ones own knowledge and practice, in particular communication and counselling skills.

3.2 Maintain continued competency in emergency resuscitation, manual handling techniques and fire regulations. To attend the appropriate training as required by the trust.

3.3 Take part in individual performance reviews and personal development in conjunction with the departmental manager.

3.4 To develop and present lectures in line with training and CPD requirements.

3.5 To be actively involved with the training of students, including sonographers, radiographers, registrars and SHOs (both clinical and theoretical).

3.6 Participate in research and evidence-based care to ensure the highest level of patient care.

3.7 To provide external assessor duties for CSVS practical examinations.

Clinical Governance Responsibilities

4.1 To adhere to the trust policies and rules in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.

4.2 Participate in the development of departmental protocols to ensure the highest level of clinical governance.4.3 Adhere to quality and risk management initiatives and targets to ensure the wellbeing of all staff

4.4 Support staff and colleagues to deliver appropriate clinical competencies to deliver safe and effective patient care and their own professional development.

4.5 Promote, monitor and maintain the safety and security of the workplace through audit and risk management

4.6 To be appropriately equipped to deal with untoward incidences and patient or relatives complaints.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent)
• AVS (Accredited Vascular Scientist)
• Evidence of CPD
• Current Membership to Professional Body

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in vascular ultrasound scanning
• Experience at writing reports
• Experience in counselling, breaking bad news and referral of patients to tertiary centres
• Familiar with radiology IT systems
• General administrative duties within an ultrasound environment

Desirable

• Experience in quality control
• Experience in departmental audit
• Experience in departmental administrative duties

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS Constitution
• Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
• Thorough knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology and pathology of upper abdomen and pelvic examinations
• Safe use of technical ultrasound equipment

Desirable

• Further post-graduate specialist training

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to people who use Trust and other related services
• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
• You are able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
• You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.
• Ability to interpret and describe ultrasound images accurately
• Technical skills in scanner manipulation to optimise image resolution
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to give practical and theoretical training to students
• Communication and liaison with other health care professionals
• Calm and friendly disposition

Desirable

• Involvement in clinical research and project trials

Attitudes, Behaviours and values

Essential

• Always puts patients firstSupports and promotes equality and diversity
• Customer service focus
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Demonstrates passion for excellence
• Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
• Takes pride in their work and their team
• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• Respects, values and cares for others
• Supports learning and development of self and others
• Supports and promotes equality and diversity

Other

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable, trustworthy & treat people who use the services, and colleagues, with respect.
• Must be able to demonstrate that you have knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these.
• Take responsibility and be accountable for own professional actions including written reports.
• Reliability and self-motivation
• Work independently and as a team member
• Work under pressure
• Able to work on any site

Desirable

• Ability to motivate and encourage others

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent)
• AVS (Accredited Vascular Scientist)
• Evidence of CPD
• Current Membership to Professional Body

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in vascular ultrasound scanning
• Experience at writing reports
• Experience in counselling, breaking bad news and referral of patients to tertiary centres
• Familiar with radiology IT systems
• General administrative duties within an ultrasound environment

Desirable

• Experience in quality control
• Experience in departmental audit
• Experience in departmental administrative duties

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS Constitution
• Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
• Thorough knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology and pathology of upper abdomen and pelvic examinations
• Safe use of technical ultrasound equipment

Desirable

• Further post-graduate specialist training

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to people who use Trust and other related services
• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
• You are able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
• You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.
• Ability to interpret and describe ultrasound images accurately
• Technical skills in scanner manipulation to optimise image resolution
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to give practical and theoretical training to students
• Communication and liaison with other health care professionals
• Calm and friendly disposition

Desirable

• Involvement in clinical research and project trials

Attitudes, Behaviours and values

Essential

• Always puts patients firstSupports and promotes equality and diversity
• Customer service focus
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Demonstrates passion for excellence
• Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
• Takes pride in their work and their team
• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• Respects, values and cares for others
• Supports learning and development of self and others
• Supports and promotes equality and diversity

Other

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable, trustworthy & treat people who use the services, and colleagues, with respect.
• Must be able to demonstrate that you have knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these.
• Take responsibility and be accountable for own professional actions including written reports.
• Reliability and self-motivation
• Work independently and as a team member
• Work under pressure
• Able to work on any site

Desirable

• Ability to motivate and encourage others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter\’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

St Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

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