Vascular Scientist/Sonographer

NHS; Sefton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

To perform comprehensive and high-quality vascular ultrasound scans, ensuring that BMUS/Society of Vascular Technology guidelines are maintained, up to date and relevant to current clinical and technical practice.

Work as an independent practitioner, producing written clinical reports offering differential diagnosis to assist clinicians in patient management.

Work in other areas of clinical physiology as required, performing highly specialist complex investigations and to supervise, analyse and interpret a wide range of procedures autonomously.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Perform, interpret and report independently on diagnostic tests in response to clinicians.
2. Analyse requests from clinicians and select appropriate tests and prioritise them according to clinical need and resources available.
3. Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients undergoing tests and assist in their preparations for tests. Communicate reasons for and results of tests to patients as necessary.
4. Conduct vascular diagnostic tests using ultrasound and other equipment to obtain images and measurements for successful conclusion of tests.

About Us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

• Acute Care: Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
• Primary Care: Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
• Community Services: Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire.
• Specialist Regional Services: We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Date Posted: 15 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 409-6984030

Job Locations: Southport DGH, Town Lane Kew, Southport, PR8 6PN

Job Responsibilities:

KEY DUTIES

Clinical and Technical

1. Perform, interpret and report independently on diagnostic tests in response to clinicians.
2. Analyse requests from clinicians and select appropriate tests and prioritise them according to clinical need and resources available.
3. Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients undergoing tests and assist in their preparations for tests.
4. Conduct vascular diagnostic tests using ultrasound and other equipment to obtain images and measurements for successful conclusion of tests.
5. Recognise when the test is sub-optimal and select and execute alternative tests where necessary.
6. Be able to interpret complex anatomy and pathology in order to provide clear diagnostic findings.
7. Make complex interpretive judgements based on interactively acquired ultrasound blood flow data and imaging.
8. Record test information clearly and accurately in appropriate media.
9. Communicate results and diagnostic information to referring clinicians with appropriate urgency.
10. Ensure that all tests are conducted and reported to agreed protocols.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prioritise own work in accordance with Departmental and Trust priorities.
2. Manage specific aspects of vascular laboratory administration.
3. Keep relevant scientific and technical records for audit purposes.
4. Responsible for care of clinical equipment including ultrasound scanners and transducers.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support and demonstrate vascular scanning to other appropriate staff members.
2. Participate in teaching activities of clinical vascular scientists, ultra-sonographers and nurses.
3. Undertake clinical audit as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential:

• BSc Hon. Science Degree or equivalent and suitable equivalent experience
• Accredited Vascular Scientist qualification or equivalent vascular qualification

Knowledge & Experience Essential:

• Competency - highly specialised knowledge and advanced practitioner level skills with post graduate experience in vascular ultrasound.
• Understanding of clinical governance.

Skills Essential:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good analytical and judgement skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details:

Employer Name: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Southport DGH, Town Lane Kew, Southport, PR8 6PN

Employer's Website: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust