VASCULAR SONOGRAPHERS

Looking for a Vascular Technologist job?

As Vascular Departments continue to expand, 
the need for qualified and competent 
Vascular Technologists / Clinical Vascular Scientists is increasing.

Ideal for Vascular Technologists wishing to enter locum employment, 
as there are a large number of placements to choose from.

And at up to £34.76 per hour, it's great to be a locum

Plus all our staff get the equivalent of twenty four days paid Annual Leave 

What Qualifications are required ?

Because there has historically been a variety of routes into Vascular Technology, the speciality has generally lacked a coherent education policy. As a result practitioners may have one of a variety of qualifications.

Many Vascular Technologists hold a general Ultrasound in Medicine Diploma and have gone on to specialise. Others will have gone straight into the field with out studying Ultrasound elsewhere. In all cases, they will have a strong desire to expand their abilities in the speciality and as such may be accredited with the Society of Vascular Technicians of the UK and Northern Ireland or one of its international associates.

Should I be HPC  Registered ?

Whilst, at Sonographers Medical, we acknowledge that, like all Ultrasound, Vascular Technology in the UK is NOT currently a State Registered Profession under the Health Professions Council, we recommend that you obtain such registration if you are entitled to do so. (If you are dual qualified as a Radiographer or one of the other professions included under the HPC). This is because many hospitals will only employ practitioners who are State Registered even though it has no bearing on their Ultrasound or vascular Technology scanning capabilities 

Until official compulsory registration of Sonographers is  established, we recommend that all Sonographers who can, register with an alternative Professional registration scheme. Whilst this has little impact on public safety, it does at least show, on the part of the Sonographer, a willingness to undergo peer review. We similarly recommend that Locums apply for membership with UKAS, BMUS and/or SVT(UK&NI).

Am I allowed to work in the UK ?

To work as a Vascular Technologist in the UK through Sonographers Medical you must have an appropriate Ultrasound qualification and a Right To Work in the UK. more...

How Much Will I Be Paid ?

Pay rates are no longer a National standard for any Agency.

A large number of hospitals have now entered agreements with Sonographers Medical UK to supply staff not just at a fixed charge rate but at a fixed pay rate as well. These rates vary from hospital to hospital.

In general, pay rates vary from £26.50 to £35.00 - but generally you should expect to earn about £30 per hour.

Do You Support Working Through a Limited Company ?

Many Locums choose to sub-contract through SONOGRAPHERS Medical in order to take advantage of the tax advantages of working through their own limited Company.