Clinical Vascular Scientist

As a Clinical Vascular Scientist (Band 7), you will play a key role in delivering a specialist vascular diagnostic service, working autonomously to assess, diagnose and support the management of patients with vascular disease.

Please see the job description for more information.

1. At a highly specialised level, perform accurate and detailed assessments to diagnose and monitor peripheral arterial and venous disease of the lower limbs, upper limbs, abdomen and neck. These mainly involve the use of colour Duplex ultrasound according to departmental protocols but may also include other relevant test modalities

2. Take history and examine patients to ensure appropriate examinations are carried out

3. To produce clear and concise reports in a timely fashion immediately after the investigations have been completed

4. To report directly to the referring Consultant/clinician within an appropriate timeframe and arrange urgent assessment by the vascular team if patients condition warrants

5. To communicate and expertly advise on results of all scans to clinicians and offer evidence based second opinions in cases of conflicting results between hospitals, junior staff or diagnostic modalities

6. Take a lead prioritising incoming referrals and plan appropriate investigations. Discuss any workload planning issues with the Chief Vascular Scientist

7. Provide advice in respect to on-going patient management where required

8. Communicate the scan results and implications to the patient in an appropriate manner. Sensitivity and empathy are required when dealing with emotional topics that may result in major surgery or limb loss

9. Reinforce information given by other healthcare professionals to the patients and relatives about risk factor management and disease processes

10. Represent the JW Vascular Studies Unit at joint clinical review meetings including weekly MDT meetings

11. Provide health education for patients with vascular disorders

12. Adhere to local and departmental infection control policy and procedures

1. Accept delegated responsibility for agreed aspects of the day-to-day running of the VSU to both ensure effective service provision and broaden personal development

2. Deputise for the Chief Vascular Scientist when necessary

3. Continual assessment and prioritising of incoming referrals and planning of appropriate investigations

4. To assist in the development of initiatives in response to National and Local objectives

5. Have input in devising, evaluating and updating scanning protocols set by the Chief Vascular Scientist

6. Working with the Chief Vascular Scientist, ensure Trust policies, procedures and standards within the division (including occupational health and safety, infection control, fire, major incident, environmental and organisational issues) are adhered to

7. Consult with the Chief Vascular Scientist regarding any complaints

8. Set a positive and professional example to junior team members and trainees

9. As part of a team responsibility, ensure stock levels are maintained to an adequate level

10. To be aware of emergency procedures and health and safety requirements of the JW Vascular Studies Unit and Ward

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

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Desirable: - Doctorate with experience in vascular ultrasound; - Managerial qualification e.g DMS; - Project management experience