Clinical Vascular Specialist

2 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group Full time
Job Title: Clinical Vascular Scientist

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our team at Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group. As a key member of our vascular services team, you will be responsible for carrying out vascular ultrasound diagnostic investigations to the highest standards.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Performing arterial and venous duplex scans to support DVT and stroke services, vascular surgery, and other departments.
  • Ensuring high levels of patient care and prioritizing workload by triaging in-patient requests.
  • Independent reporting of scans for consultants and DVT nurses, including urgent findings.
  • Explaining investigations to patients, working closely with other department members, and selecting appropriate investigations based on request forms and patient discussions.
  • Prioritizing and managing own work, accommodating urgent requests without compromising quality, and participating in departmental audit activities.
  • Assisting with protocol development and review, maintaining equipment, and participating in teaching and supervision of trainees.
  • Documenting investigations, writing concise reports, and presenting findings to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Monitoring service accuracy and usefulness through audit and discussion with colleagues and clinicians.

Person Specification:

  • BSc in a Science subject.
  • Accredited Vascular Scientist with the Society for Vascular Technology of Great Britain & Ireland or completion of Vascular STP training.
  • HCPC Registration (desirable).
  • MSc in Vascular Science (desirable).

Essential Criteria:

  • Ability to work independently in all areas of vascular ultrasound, including carotid, lower and upper limb arterial and venous scanning.
  • Experience in Doppler ABPI testing.
  • Ability to manage own workload, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
  • Evidence of continual professional development.
  • Participation in departmental audit activities.

Desirable Criteria:

  • General ultrasound experience, including abdominal, gynecological, and pelvic scanning.
  • Post-operative EVAR duplex experience.
  • Experience of vascular measurement techniques, such as toe pressures and plethysmography.
  • Experience of training and mentoring students.
  • Experience of research participation.

Technical Skills:

  • High standard of clinical competency in a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations.
  • Expertise in analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and presenting information to other clinical staff.
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

  • Good communication and compassionate attitude towards patient care.
  • Ability to supervise and teach other staff.
  • Excellent team worker.
  • Counselling skills for delivering potentially upsetting information.

Personal Attributes:

  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Showing initiative.
  • Able to cope with sometimes distressing situations.

Other Requirements:

  • Flexible approach to work.
  • Participation in care of equipment and routine quality assurance.
  • Uniform to be worn during clinical work.

Language Requirement:

  • Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Knowledge:

  • In-depth knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and clinical conditions related to vascular ultrasound.
  • Current knowledge of best practice and up-to-date knowledge on current trends in vascular ultrasound.
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance, evidence-based practice, and audit.


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