Clinical Vascular Scientist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Brighton is seeking a motivated Clinical Vascular Scientist to join their Vascular Assessment Unit. The role requires an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist with expertise in vascular ultrasound diagnostics. Responsibilities include conducting and reporting on various vascular assessments and ensuring the management of the daily workload in the team. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient dignity. This position is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker route.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Travel expenses provided for site visits

Qualifications

• Current holder of the College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science (CSVS) Accredited Vascular Scientist status.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret and report specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations.
• Manage the VAU workload and prioritise daily tasks.
• Communicate results and significance to patients empathetically.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Excellent computer and administration skills

Willingness to teach and train others

Education

HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Vascular)

College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science Accredited Vascular Scientist status

Job description

Clinical Vascular Scientist

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a motivated and collaborative Clinical Vascular Scientist (CVS) to join the Vascular Assessment Unit (VAU). The successful candidate will be part of a team of eight qualified vascular scientists, two trainee vascular scientists and an administration team. The role assumes a high degree of autonomy and independence to undertake and report on a full range of specialist vascular science diagnostics in a range of settings: VAU, one‑stop clinics, the ward, theatre / recovery. The team also regularly provides on‑table assistance during ultrasound‑guided foam sclerotherapy sessions, for which training is available if you are not already confident. The team enjoys a close, friendly working relationship with the wider surgical, medical and nursing teams and CPD is actively supported with protected non‑clinical time, opportunities to attend study days and conferences, and participation in CSVS events. The post involves cross‑site working across the acute hub for Sussex, based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, as well as hospitals in Worthing, Shoreham, Haywards Heath and Eastbourne. Travelling expenses are provided for all travel, excluding to and from your assigned 'home' site.

Job responsibilities

The role assumes a high degree of autonomy and independence to undertake and report on a full range of specialist vascular science diagnostics in a variety of environments.

• Independently (unsupervised) perform, interpret and accurately report specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations in a range of environments 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, use 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 available resources
• Assist in management of the VAU on a daily basis by prioritising and allocating the site’s daily workload, including trainee requirements, according to daily pressures
• Raise and report concerns and limitations that 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, including their clinical significance, to patients 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
• 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

Person Specification

• Current holder of the College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science (CSVS) Accredited Vascular Scientist status
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Excellent computer and administration skills
• Willingness to teach and train others
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect, appropriate to their individual needs
• Ability to establish good working relationships with patients, carers, administrators, healthcare professionals, managers etc.
• HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Vascular)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The closing date is 05 January 2026