BASIC GRADE VASCULAR PHYSIOLOGIST

Post Title:

Basic Grade Vascular Physiologist 

Post Status:

Permanent

Department

Non-Invasive Vascular Unit

Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 

Reports to:

Chief II Vascular Physiologist

Salary:

Appointment will be made on (€42.338- €62,489 LSI) at a point in line with Government pay policy. 

Hours of work: 

Full Tiem 35 hours per week

Closing Date:

1/11/2024 @ 12.00 noon

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Chief Vascular Physiologist the appointee will undertake duties appropriate to a Basic Grade Vascular Physiologist

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform and Report on Vascular studies ordered by Medical Staff. All vascular investigations performed in the Non-invasive Vascular Unit including: Peripheral flow studies and treadmill testing. Duplex and colour flow ultrasonic imaging

To perform and report on multiple Non-Invasive Vascular Investigations including:

(a)Doppler ultrasound and pressure measurements for upper and lower arterial disease

(b)Duplex ultrasonic Imaging of:

(i)Arterial and Venous systems of the upper and Lower limbs

(ii) Carotid and Vertebral and trans-cranial vessels

(iii) Abdominal arteries and veins

General Responsibilities:

(i) Carrying out test ordered by medical staff

(ii)Recording of patient relevant case histories

(iii)Report and communicate diagnostic findings

(iv)Contribute to the development of the unit.

(v) Undertake care, maintenance, cleaning and decontamination of all equipment in the Vascular Unit.

Following discussion and where necessary the post holder may be asked to undertake other appropriate duties when necessary for the efficient running of the Department.

Selection Criteria: 

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. 

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

(i)Posses BSc in Clinical Measurement from the Dublin Institute of Technology or equivalent qualification as confirmed by the Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP)

OR

 (ii)Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) form the Dublin Institute of Technology or equivalent qualification as confirmed by the Institute of Clinical Measurement Science(IIMCS)

OR

(iii) Possess an equivalent  relevant scientific qualification as confirmed by the Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP)

Desirable:

Experience working in a busy Vascular Unit

Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Enquiries email address)

Name:

Dermot Murphy

Title:

Chief II Vascular Physiologist

Email address:

dermotmurphy@beaumont.ie