Job overview

Clinical Vascular Scientist

Band 7 - 16 hours per week

The primary role of the post-holder is to perform, interpret and report complex detailed diagnostic vascular ultrasound exams to the highest standard working in the Vascular Studies Unit at Tameside Hospital. This is a small unit comprised of a team of 2 Qualified nurses and a receptionist / administrator, working Monday to Friday 9-5. This is a permanent post for 16 hours a week.

The post-holder will help in the day to day running of the department, reviewing, and vetting scan requests to determine appropriateness and clinical urgency to prioritising workload as needed.

The post-holder will also actively participate in training and supervising colleagues, other members of staff and students.

Applicants should have or be working towards Accredited Vascular Scientist (AVS) status with the Society of Vascular Technology and should be registered as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC, or be working towards equivalence.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Independently perform a full range of vascular diagnostic and surveillance ultrasound duplex scans including carotid, upper and lower limb arterial and venous, true and false aneurysms, temporal artery, thoracic outlet, bypass graft and stent surveillance, endovascular aneurysm repair, ankle-brachial pressure index and toe brachial index assessment
• Independently interpret and report results using specialized vascular knowledge, producing an overall diagnosis and identify and act on incidental and/or urgent findings appropriately
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload.
• Lead the day to day running of the department, prioritising workload, supervising junior staff, work allocation, overseeing the appointment diary, and liaising with colleagues from all disciplines
• Actively participate in and support colleagues in learning, clinical research, audit, innovation, and service evaluation projects

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. 

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: 

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. 

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. 

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.