Vacancy Reference Number

365-A-21-168540

Closing Date

25 Apr 2022

Salary

£47,126 - £53,219 per annum (pro rata)

Duration

Permanent

Clinical Vascular Scientist - Band 8a

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our small friendly team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust; providing a comprehensive range of non-invasive vascular examinations countywide.  The vascular lab currently consists of three senior clinical scientists, an STP trainee vascular scientist and a lab co-ordinator. We are looking for experienced candidates that should hold either AVS accreditation or be HCPC registered, however highly experienced candidates without these credentials will also be considered.

The successful applicant will work closely with various other clinical staff, including 8 Consultant Vascular Surgeons, Radiologists, Nurses and a wide range of other clinical/non-clinical staff both within the Trust and externally. The Lab has 3 ultrasound scanners, 2 Canon Aplio i800 and a Sonosite Edge II based within the department, utilising Philips EPIQ machines at tertiary units, a treadmill and facilities to measure ABPI and TBI.  You will be expected to perform a full range of vascular investigations including carotid artery duplex, upper and lower limb arterial duplex, abdominal aorta and iliac segments and all venous work, pre-operative vein marking, ABPI testing, toe pressure readings and bypass graft scanning including EVAR graft surveillance scans.

We can offer regular clinical team meetings with case discussion and personal development planning to meet CPD needs. Staff are encouraged to contribute to service planning, innovation and research.

This position is for 37.5 hours per week (full-time).

Our advert closes on 24/04/22 with interviews planned for 11/05/22.

Please see link below to apply:

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916864028

Further Information

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Nicolette Kelly, Vascular lab manager on: direct line 01905 733890Ext 30305 or email nicolette.jenkins@nhs.net”