Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Senior Clinical Scientist (Vascular)
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Job Description
Position Overview
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to maternity cover until 29th October 2027.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Role and Responsibilities
The role of the post-holder is to participate in the provision of Vascular Ultrasound and other services by the Non-Ionising Radiation section of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering. The section delivers a range of clinical, scientific, technical and advisory services relating to the application of non-ionising at the University Hospital of Wales and other hospital sites. It comprises 6 clinical scientists, 1 STP trainee, 2 healthcare assistants, 2 administration staff. There are strong links with vascular surgery, medicine, haematology, nephrology, cardiology and other clinical services in the Health Board, as well as Cardiff University.
The post-holder is required to provide safe, effective and timely diagnostic vascular ultrasound services to the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and General Practitioners as directed. This will involve the use of complex imaging and measurement equipment for direct patient assessment; they will assume a high degree of autonomy, taking direct responsibility for reporting the results of the investigation to referring clinicians and advising the patient on the appropriate course of action. They will also be expected to provide scientific and clinical support in the areas of vascular ultrasound, participate in the research and development activities of the Section, contributing to the teaching and training of staff and students.
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Key Tasks
- Participating in the provision of a safe diagnostic vascular ultrasound service.
- Performing highly specialist investigations appropriate for Level 7 of the Healthcare Science Career framework, including within the Department and outpatient clinics, and portable scans.
Language Requirement
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About the Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Eleanor Blaxland
- Job title: Clinical Lead for Vascular Ultrasound
- Email address: eleanor.blaxland@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02921 843547
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