Job Description

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria Clinical and Scientific: Independently (unsupervised) perform,interpret and accurately report specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations in a range of environments (this may require concentration during busy environments with many distractions) to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision-making Ensure reports are saved onto the appropriate information storage systems, such as PACS, adhering to appropriate information governance Recognise when the test is sub-optimal, using alternative methods to obtain accurate results, and modify examinations depending on findings using skills and knowledge obtained through experience Seek a second opinion from colleagues when necessary and provide a second opinion for other members of the team Report urgently or routinely to the referring clinician depending on the findings Analyse requests from clinicians, select appropriate tests and prioritise them according to clinical need and resources available Assist in management of VAU on a daily basis by prioritising and allocating the sites daily workload (including trainee requirements) according to daily pressures Raise and report concerns and limitations which may affect patient management Ensure that clinical work areas and diagnostic equipment are kept in a safe, clean and tidy condition Communicate reasons for tests and results of tests, including their clinical significance, to patients as necessary in an empathetic and compassionate manner Ensure patient confidentiality and dignity at all times, providing an appropriate environment to perform the diagnostic tests and discuss the results Be responsible for all patients safety and well-being during tests and while in attendance in the department, respectfully assisting and supporting patients needs Provide specialist expert advice on vascular pathology, ultrasound and diagnostic methods to patients, nurses, clinicians etc. Attend MDT meetings to explain and discuss findings with surgeons, physicians, radiologists and nurses Please see for more detailed information of further responsibilities.