Notices 60 ASUM ULTRASOUND BULLETIN VOLUME 6 NUMBER 3 AUGUST 2003
Notices AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND OBSTETRICS, MUSCULOSKELETAL AND MORE The last quarter of the year at the AIU is the time <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>tensive obstetrics & gynaecology tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>tensive, practical musculoskeletal review. • <strong>Ultrasound</strong> Techniques <strong>in</strong> O&G o 3 day program cover<strong>in</strong>g gynaecological scann<strong>in</strong>g – Friday 17th October obstetrics theory & practical – Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October o 5 day program 22nd – 26th October, cover<strong>in</strong>g Practical O&G scann<strong>in</strong>g techniques us<strong>in</strong>g volunteer models Small registration numbers – highly <strong>in</strong>tensive practical tuition • Musculoskeletal <strong>Ultrasound</strong> Techniques o Weekend program – theory & practical 8th & 9th November o 5 day <strong>in</strong>tensive practical program – 20th-24th November Register now – either by phone, fax or email, or on-l<strong>in</strong>e at www.aiu.edu.au ♥ Personalised programs designed to your particular needs are available with just a call or email Contact Numbers Phone: (07) 55266655 Fax: (07) 55266041 Email: sue@aiu.edu.au Program In<strong>for</strong>mation: Sue Davies Registration In<strong>for</strong>mation: Sally Ashw<strong>in</strong> EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST TO WORK IN LONDON, UK ST GEORGE’S HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST, LONDON NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSTIC VASCULAR SERVICES, VASCULAR SURGERY Opportunity to jo<strong>in</strong> a small team work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a newly refurbished department Excellent option <strong>for</strong> further tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and career development SENIOR CLINICAL VASCULAR SCIENTIST £23 - £30k MLSO 3/4 depend<strong>in</strong>g on experience (Ref: S/48/03) St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare providers <strong>in</strong> the United K<strong>in</strong>gdom with around 1170 beds and treat<strong>in</strong>g around 80,000 <strong>in</strong>patient and day cases, and over 300,000 outpatients annually. The Trust employs over 4000 staff <strong>in</strong>corporat<strong>in</strong>g 575 Medical & Dental Staff. The non-<strong>in</strong>vasive diagnostic vascular service at St Georges Hospital is a recently established and expand<strong>in</strong>g service. The service is based <strong>in</strong> the department of vascular surgery. The recently refurbished vascular laboratory is situated <strong>in</strong> the department of surgery close to the vascular surgical ward. The laboratory is spacious and air-conditioned and is equipped with an ATL 5000 colour duplex ultrasound mach<strong>in</strong>e. In addition to the laboratory, the service has a satellite room that operates <strong>in</strong> the radiology department. We work closely with the four consultant vascular surgeons and <strong>in</strong>terventional radiology team. At present the service is provided by two experienced cl<strong>in</strong>ical vascular scientists and a recently appo<strong>in</strong>ted graduate tra<strong>in</strong>ee. We are now seek<strong>in</strong>g an experienced scientist to complete the team and we are <strong>in</strong>tend<strong>in</strong>g to purchase a second duplex scanner this year. The service carries out <strong>in</strong>vestigations across the full range of vascular exam<strong>in</strong>ations <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the upper/lower limb venous and arterial studies, carotid/ vertebral artery, surveillance <strong>for</strong> ve<strong>in</strong> grafts, transcranial Doppler, <strong>in</strong>traoperative exams and endovascular procedures. The department has a dynamic, friendly atmosphere and has recently appo<strong>in</strong>ted a new professor of vascular surgery. There will be opportunities to take part <strong>in</strong> ongo<strong>in</strong>g research project and teach<strong>in</strong>g/ demonstrat<strong>in</strong>g. We are look<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> an experienced cl<strong>in</strong>ical vascular scientist to jo<strong>in</strong> our grow<strong>in</strong>g team. We would prefer applicants with Australian accreditation and a m<strong>in</strong>imum of 2-3 years experience, but would consider applications from persons who can demonstrate satisfactory practical experience <strong>in</strong> vascular technology and holds a BSc or equivalent biological/physiological/physics qualification. If not yet, accredited additional tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g will be provided where required and candidates will be positively encouraged to study <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Society</strong> of Vascular Technology Accreditation (AVS). In addition to cl<strong>in</strong>ical duties the candidate would be expected to be <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g of junior staff, departmental research projects and some adm<strong>in</strong>istration duties. A full time adm<strong>in</strong>istrator supports the service. British passport or residency would be preferable but we would consider arrang<strong>in</strong>g work permits <strong>for</strong> applicants wish<strong>in</strong>g to stay <strong>for</strong> 2 years. For <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mal enquiries please contact Ela<strong>in</strong>e Young or Kate Sommerville on 0044 208 725 2151 or email katesommerville@aol.com, or mseyoung@aol.com. Applications by CV and cover<strong>in</strong>g letter. Please email your applications to nadia.zerroud@stgeorges.nhs.uk alternatively you can post your applications to The Human Resources Department, Recruitment Services, 1st Floor, Grosvenor W<strong>in</strong>g, St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT. For a job description write to the above address or Tel: 020 8725 3591 (24 hour answerphone) or email nadia.zerroud@stgeorges.nhs.uk <strong>for</strong> a electronic copy. Please quote the above reference number. Interviews will be conducted by telephone if required. Clos<strong>in</strong>g date <strong>for</strong> completed application <strong>for</strong>ms: 22 nd August 2003 ASUM ULTRASOUND BULLETIN VOLUME 6 NUMBER 3 AUGUST 2003 61