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Job Advert – Lead Vascular Scientist
Here at NHS Grampian we are looking for an accredited clinical vascular scientist / sonographer to lead our vascular team. We are a small but friendly unit which presently consists of 2 substantive vascular sonographers, supported by a Vascular Nurse Consultant, Health Care Support Worker and admin staff.
We have 2 main ultrasound machines (Siemans S200 & GE Logic E9) within the department plus a portable (Sonosite Px). We carry out a wide range of inpatient and outpatient vascular investigations including carotid, aorta, upper and lower limb arterial and venous assessments, graft surveillance, imaging of endovascular aneurysm repair and DVT assessments. We also support a well-established outpatient clinic which runs from the Vascular unit and we have close links to the AAA screening programme.
The successful post holder will have operational responsibility for providing clinical, managerial and professional leadership in the running of the vascular lab ultrasound service and will influence, develop and support future service delivery. The post holder will also be expected to perform a full range vascular ultrasound examinations independently and be accredited with the Society of Vascular Technology and / or have a PGDip in ultrasound and relevant experience.
This is a part-time role 15 - 22.5 hours per week depending on the availability of the post holder. NHS Grampian supports flexible home working.
For enquiries, please contact Fiona Murray, Unit Operational Manager, email Fiona.murray4@nhs.scot or tel 01224 553108