Clinical Vascular Scientist

The Vascular Science Unit at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) are looking for a Clinical Vascular Scientist to cover an 18 month maternity period. Applications are invited from those with accreditation from the College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science (CSVS) or HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in Vascular Science.

We are a team of seven clinical vascular scientists, one STP trainee and one vascular science practitioner apprentice working with a team of three scientific support associates. We are based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, where we have five air-conditioned examination rooms, a large office, a study room, a changing room and a social/kitchen area. This job will include working across both our Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital sites. We provide an adult's and children's vascular science service Monday to Friday. UHBW encourages flexible working conversations which will be offered to the successful applicant on appointment. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please contact [email protected] and [email protected]

• 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 (EVAR), fistula scans
• Perform ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) and toe-brachial index (TBI) assessment
• Independently interpret and report results using specialised vascular knowledge, producing an overall diagnosis and identify and act on incidental and/or urgent findings appropriately
• Provide direct teaching, training and supervision to STP and vascular practitioner trainees
• Actively participate in and support colleagues in clinical research, audit, innovation and service evaluation projects
• 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
  
  

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.

UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Maestri Job title: Head of Vascular Science Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01173427530