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Fixed term for 12 months
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Karen Gallagher at kare.gallagher@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
We are looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Vascular Scientist or Vascular Sonographer to join the Vascular Laboratory team in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Fixed term position for 12 months to cover Maternity Leave.
Experienced applicants must hold a science degree in a relevant subject and be fully qualified as an Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist (AVS) through the SVT or hold a relevant Postgraduate qualification in vascular ultrasound.
The Vascular Laboratory provides a specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound imaging service including carotid and vertebral assessment, peripheral upper and lower limb arterial and venous assessment, graft surveillance, aortic aneurysm surveillance, fistula assessment and treadmill testing. The ultrasound service is supported by a Secretary and a Healthcare Assistant.
The Vascular Laboratory team work with seven Vascular Consultants, Consultant Radiologists and Vascular Nurse Specialists and the multidisciplinary team in the Department of Vascular Surgery.
The Vascular Laboratory is spacious, with air-conditioned rooms and it is well equipped with a Siemens Helix, Siemens S2000 and Siemens Juniper ultrasound scanners and a portable GE Vivid IQ ultrasound scanner. Portable GE Logiq Es ultrasound scanners are used for the NAAASP. We use an electronic reporting system and are connected to PACS.
Applicants interested in part-time hours or compressed working hours will also be considered.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***