Band 7 - Clinical Vascular Scientist, General Surgery

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Vascular Scientist to join the Vascular Laboratory team. The role involves providing high-quality vascular ultrasound services, teaching trainees, and participating in departmental management. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and MSc in Vascular Ultrasound, have NHS experience, and possess excellent communication skills. This full-time position is based in Watford, with some weekend and bank holiday work required.

Qualifications

• Good degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• MSc in Vascular Ultrasound from CASE accredited university training programme.
• Member of Society of Vascular Technology (SVT).
• Registered with HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports.
• Plan and prioritise own workload to ensure efficient flow of work.
• Communicate with patients and relatives about scan results.
• Take an active role in teaching and practical training of students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Vascular ultrasound skills

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Good degree in a relevant scientific discipline

MSc in Vascular Ultrasound

Member of Society of Vascular Technology (SVT)

Registered with HCPC

STP Train the Trainer Course

Job description

Band 7 - Clinical Vascular Scientist, General Surgery

The closing date is 15 December 2025

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 to and improve our patient‑centred service. Ideally, the post holder will have vascular scanning clinical experience post SVT accreditation or 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 currently consists 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 8:30–17:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Some weekend and bank holiday working will be required.

This position is full time.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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 If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports of these scans in line with departmental guidelines.

Plan and prioritise 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.

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 students.

Participate in the management of the Vascular Lab department and in the audit or clinical governance programmes.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Good degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• MSc in Vascular Ultrasound from CASE accredited university training programme and/or Society of Vascular Technology (SVT) accreditation.
• Member of Society of Vascular Technology (SVT).
• Registered with HCPC.
• STP Train the Trainer Course.

Knowledge

• General knowledge of duplex ultrasound scanning, vascular pathology and anatomy.

Experience

• Previous NHS experience.
• Proven experience in vascular ultrasound scanning post qualification/accreditation.
• Vascular scanning experience.
• Research and audit experience.
• Training and mentoring experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust