Band 7 Clinical Vascular Scientist, General Surgery

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Watford is seeking a dedicated Band 7 Clinical Vascular Scientist to enhance their patient-centered services. The role involves performing vascular ultrasound scans and producing reports while working in a well-equipped lab. The ideal candidate will possess relevant degrees, SVT accreditation, and a commitment to teaching. This is a full-time position with opportunities to contribute to clinical audits and governance, ensuring high-quality patient care and improving service efficiency.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Innovative care models

Qualifications

• Good Degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• MSc in Vascular Ultrasound and/or SVT accreditation required.
• Registered with HCPC and STP Trainer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scan patients and produce independent reports.
• Manage workload and maintain service delivery standards.
• Communicate with patients regarding scan purposes and results.
• Teach and train students in practical skills.
• Participate in audit and governance programs.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound scanning

Training and mentoring

Research and audit experience

Education

Good Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

MSc in Vascular Ultrasound from CASE accredited University

Membership in Society of Vascular Technology (SVT)

Registered with HCPC

STP Train the Trainer Course

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 7 - Clinical Vascular Scientist, General Surgery

The closing date is 25 February 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to contribute and improve our patient-centred service. Ideally, the post holder will have 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. Some weekend and bank holidays working will be required.

Main duties of the job

• To 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 programs.

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

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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