Senior Vascular Scientist

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.

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Job overview T o work as an experienced, SVT accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist able to work unsupervised and autonomously to perform a wide range of vascular diagnostic investigations selecting appropriate methods depending on patient need

To report on own findings and discuss results with referring clinicians as appropriate

Undertake specific non-scanning roles in the day-to-day management of the service as agreed with the Chief Vascular Scientist

Take joint responsibility for daily workload planning and prioritising patients dependant on demand and resources while ensuring effective use of time

To be involved in training new members of staff i.e. departmental trainees, Radiologists, Vascular Surgeons (SPR's), AAA screening technicians, visiting technologists, clinicians and undertake audits/studies

Travel to other sites within the Thames Valley Vascular Network to provide scanning support to outreach clinics

Support and adapt to any service development needs including flexible working hours

Main duties of the job Be part of the VSU team performing a full range of non-invasive diagnostic tests on vascular patients, predominantly duplex ultrasound

Write own diagnostic reports sharing with referring clinicians and uploading onto PACS

Work closely with the vascular team, vascular ward, vascular triage and other services across the Trust and Thames Valley Vascular Network

Working for our organisation 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.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person specification Qualifications

• First Level Degree in relevant science subject or equivalent experience
• Fully Accredited Vascular Scientist (AVS) by the CSVS of GB & I
• Masters level education in an appropriate biomedical science

Experience

• Demonstrable significant specialist experience post accreditation
• Demonstrable evidence of undertaking most or all relevant VSU type investigations
• Highly developed specialist knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices expected to be used within a vascular lab building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• The ability to liaise confidently & effectively with other disciplines internally within the Trust and externally

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit totheten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

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Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

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