Clinical Vascular Scientist

at  Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Vascular Laboratory at King’s College Hospital is recruiting for Clinical Vascular Scientists. Applications are invited from those with accreditation with Society for Vascular Technology or HCPC registration as Clinical scientist in vascular science. The role attracts and additional £5k per year recruitment and retention premium.
Performing and reporting on peripheral vascular investigations and the interesting and varied pathology seen in a tertiary referral centre, including, renal artery duplex scanning, dialysis access fistulas, transcranial imaging for children with sickle cell disease, as well as ultrasound guidance for interventional procedures. Support can be provided in specialist areas of practice as needed
Protected time for management, project work, audit and research
Opportunities to be involved in teaching and training of STP trainees, junior doctors and other healthcare professionals
Within the scope of the role to develop wider experience attending clinics and surgery to develop relationships
A supportive team environment but with autonomy, sometimes running clinics and lists in other units
A well-equipped department with top of the range scanners, air conditioned scanning rooms, PACS and RIS connectivity, and full admin support
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The post will be based at Denmark hill but will require candidates to contribute to clinics at other locations including the Princess Royal University Hospital which is part of King’s NHS trust. The post-holder will scan and report independently on the full range of vascular ultrasound investigations and be expected to maintain their own project work under supervision where needed.
Accredited or HCPC registered clinical vascular scientists who don’t quite have the experience for the senior role may be eligible for a post at band 7 level and are also encouraged to apply.
We are a responsive team with a reputation within the trust for providing an excellent service to our patients and referring clinical teams. We enjoy close and positive working relationships with many of our colleagues around the trust including those in Vascular Surgery, Renal, Diabetic Foot Clinic and Radiology.
Please feel free to call Ben the lead scientist for an informal discussion or visit 02032993711, benfreedman@nhs.ne

Please refer the Job description for details