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 Time 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 1/10/2024 @ 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.
Responsibilities:
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:
1. Doppler ultrasound and pressure measurements for upper and lower arterial disease
2. Duplex ultrasonic Imaging of:
1. Arterial and Venous systems of the upper and Lower limbs
2. Carotid and Vertebral and trans-cranial vessels
3. Abdominal arteries and veins
General Responsibilities:
1. Carrying out tests ordered by medical staff
2. Recording of patient relevant case histories
3. Reporting and communicating diagnostic findings
4. Contributing to the development of the unit
5. Undertaking 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.
Qualifications:
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:
1. Possess BSc in Clinical Measurement from the Dublin Institute of Technology or equivalent qualification as confirmed by the Institute of Clinical Measurement Science (IIMCS)
2. OR Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) from the Dublin Institute of Technology or equivalent qualification as confirmed by the Institute of Clinical Measurement Science (IIMCS)
3. OR Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification as confirmed by the Institute of Clinical Measurement Science (IIMCS)
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
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