Clinical Vascular Scientist

NHS Scotland

  • East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
The RoleNHS Lanarkshire is looking for a Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our Vascular Scientist Ultrasound Service (VSUS) based at University Hospital Hairmyres (UHH).This is an opportunity to join a fantastic and innovative service within the Vascular Surgical team. UHH is the South West of Scotland Regional hub for vascular surgery and the service provides quality vascular ultrasound investigations for the inpatient and outpatient population of NHS Lanarkshire and the wider inpatient population.The well-equipped and air conditioned lab consists of vascular scanning rooms and a further multipurpose clinical room. The department provides the full range of vascular ultrasound examinations including carotids, aorta/illiacs, post EVAR, upper and lower limb arterial and venous scanning, graft surveillance, venous incompetence, ABPI and exercise testing and renal/mesenteric arteries.The unit will currently run Monday to Friday with flexibility of hours between 8am-6pm.Applicants seeking part time hours are encouraged to apply. Applications are encouraged from trainees with practical experience and working towards completion of formal qualifications.Interviews will be face to face and there will be a practical demonstration of scanning abilities within the interview process.NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringKnowledge
  • General knowledge of anatomy and physiology with a Specialist knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulation including the pathology and aetiology of vascular disease.
  • Specialist knowledge of the haemodynamics of blood flow.
  • Specialist knowledge of ultrasound instrumentation and the physics and principles of ultrasound.
  • Specialist knowledge of, and ability in, the principles of vascular technology including the ability to get high quality images, velocities and waveforms from all parts of the peripheral circulation and the ability to interpret normal and pathological data in order to make a diagnosis.
  • Knowledge of QA and audit.
  • Good knowledge of safety issues including safe use of ultrasound, basic electrical safety, data protection, infection control and manual handling/lifting techniques.
Training
  • The post holder should be fully qualified as an Accredited Vascular Scientist (AVS) - a 3-year post-graduate specialist qualification as set by the Society for Vascular Technology of Great Britain and Ireland
  • Educated to masters level or working towards it.
Technical skillsThe post holder should be fully competent in the following investigations;
  • Carotid and vertebral arteries
  • Peripheral upper and lower limb arterial duplex.
  • Peripheral upper and lower limb venous duplex
  • Graft surveillance
  • Aortic aneurysm surveillance
  • Fistula assessment
  • Treadmill testing and ankle-brachial pressure indices.
Clinical skills
  • Excellent patient handling skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to take a relevant patient history and apply the information to dictate scan procedure.
  • Ability to assess complex information both during and after a scan, and draw conclusions to form a diagnostic report that has both quantitative and qualitative components.
  • Manual dexterity of a high order with excellent hand/eye co-ordination enabling fine manipulation of the ultrasound probe and simultaneous manipulation of machine controls to optimise the images and information obtained. Performance of vascular scans requires fine manipulation of the position and orientation of the ultrasound probe on the patient's skin (to millimetre accuracy) to produce the correct image and simultaneous manipulation of up to 20 controls on the scanner involving hand-eye co-ordination of the highest order.
  • Ability to respond calmly and competently, but with vital speed, in the event of patient problems occurring during an investigation, notably how to perform CPR and to know when to refer the patient for an immediate clinical opinion.
  • Ability to work to agreed protocols and procedures.
  • Ability to work under regular pressure.
  • A knowledge of relative and absolute contraindications to investigations.
  • Numeric and accuracy of a high standard in interpreting and analysing patient data.
  • An understanding of the conditions affecting the scheduling of patients within the vascular laboratory such as emergency admissions, theatre bookings and information contained on the request form.
  • Must maintain confidentiality and dignity of the patient at all times.
Service skills
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Good motivational skills and a team player.
  • Excellent communicator.
  • Ability to assume responsibility under pressure and face the challenge of conflicting responsibilities.
It would be great if you also have
  • Recent practice or actively practicing as a Clinical Vascular Scientist
Contract typePermanentFull time37 hoursPlease note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.Location and Working PatternThis role will be based in Vascular Dept within University Hospital HairmyresThe working pattern for this role Monday to Friday with flexibility of hours between 8am-6pm.Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.Looking to find out more?If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!Please contact Michael Archer - Clinical Vascular Scientist Service Manager on michael.archer@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or 013555844674For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator on marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include:A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .Additional Information for Applicants
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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent-regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.Right to Work within the UKNHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at .Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.

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