Band 7 - Clinical Vascular Scientist, General Surgery

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Watford is seeking an experienced Clinical Vascular Scientist to join a dynamic team. The position involves conducting vascular scans, producing reports, and training students. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in vascular ultrasound post SVT accreditation. This full-time role demands excellent communication skills and offers a chance to contribute to a patient-centered service and participate in department management. It is an exciting time to join as significant changes in healthcare are underway.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in ultrasound vascular examinations post SVT accreditation/equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families.
• Motivated and able to work independently in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Scan patients and produce independent reports per guidelines.
• Plan and prioritize one’s own workload efficiently.
• Communicate with patients about scan purposes and results.
• Teach and train students in practical scenarios.
• Participate in management and audit of the Vascular Lab.

Skills

Vascular scanning clinical experience

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Philips EPIQ systems

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Vascular Laboratory in West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit an experienced Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our friendly and dynamic team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to contribute and improve our patient-centred service. Ideally, the post holder will have at vascular scanning clinical experience post SVT accreditation/equivalent qualifications.

The Vascular Laboratory provides a full range of non-invasive ultrasound vascular examinations.

We carry out carotid, peripheral arterial and venous assessments including DVT scans in addition to EVAR and lower limb extremity revascularisation duplex surveillance scans.

The Vascular Lab is based in Watford General Hospital and consists at present of two scanning rooms equipped with new Philips EPIQ systems.

There are four full time and part-time Vascular Scientists, two Trainee Vascular Scientists together with administrative support staff.

We work alongside four Vascular Surgeons, Vascular Interventional Radiologists, and a specialist Vascular Nurse.

The core hours of the department are from 8:30-17:30pm Monday to Friday.

Some weekend and bank holidays working will be required.

This position is full time.

We are looking for a motivated Vascular Scientist with excellent communication skills to provide a high-quality service to our patients and trainees.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop and utilise your vascular ultrasound skills and actively participate in the running of the department.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports of these scans in line with departmental guidelines.
• To plan and prioritise one’s own workload and that of the department to ensure the efficient flow of work, keeping waiting times to a minimum and maintaining a high standard of service delivery.
• To communicate with patients, their relatives, and others about the purpose of the examinations and the scan results (in line with departmental guidelines).
• Take an active role in teaching and practical training of student.
• Participate in the management of the Vascular Lab department and in the audit or clinical governance programmes.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025