Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified clinical vascular scientist to take a step into a more senior role for this maternity cover post. This role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their existing skills into more advanced clinical techniques like scanning renal arteries, dialysis grafts and transcranial Doppler, as well as taking an active role in teaching and training of STP trainees and others.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will scan and report independently on the full range of vascular ultrasound investigations, as well as contributing to training pathways for STP trainees and monitoring trainee progress.

We will expect candidates to be HCPC registered clinical scientists OR accredited with CSVS (formerly SVT) as a minimum, but additional supervision can be provided as necessary.

Even though this is a temporary post you will be encouraged to get involved with activities outside of direct patient care and will be provided with protected time during the working week to do this. This might include research or audit projects, teaching and training of junior staff and other health professionals or personal and professional development such as observations in clinics or operating theatres and more.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

• Performing and reporting on peripheral vascular ultrasound investigations and the interesting and varied pathology seen in a tertiary referral centre, including renal artery duplex scanning, dialysis access fistulas, transcranial imaging for children with sickle cell disease, as well as ultrasound guidance for interventional procedures.
• Support can be provided in specialist areas of practice as needed.
• Take a role in training and development of our team including STP trainees, vascular science practitioner trainee, and other healthcare professionals.
• Involvement in management and leadership helping to shape the direction of the department.
• Protected time for management, project work, audit and research.
• A supportive team environment but with autonomy, sometimes running clinics and lists in other units.
• A well-equipped department with top of the range scanners, air conditioned scanning rooms, PACS and RIS connectivity, and full admin support.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• SVT accreditation OR HCPC registered clinical scientist.

Desirable

• Higher Degree.
• SVT accreditation AND HCPC registered clinical scientist.

Knowledge and skill

Essential

• Competence in basic vascular ultrasound domains.
• Competence in at least one advanced domain (e.g., AVF/Renal Doppler/TCD).
• Good communication skills written - e.g., clear reports and documentation.
• Good communication skills verbal - explaining concepts to trainees, discussing results with patients and presenting findings to other healthcare colleagues.

Desirable

• Competence in multiple advanced domains of scan.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification in non-invasive vascular diagnostics.
• Experience with research, quality management or clinical audit projects.
• Post qualification experience.

Desirable

• Completed train the trainer qualification.
• Experience of line management or leadership.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

Camberwell

SE5 9RS

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