Clinical Scientist or Pre-Registrant (Vascular Ultrasound)

Alfianni Online - Artist Netwerk; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a part-time Clinical Scientist specialized in vascular ultrasound imaging. The role involves teaching for Newcastle University and contributing to a research program at the Freeman Hospital. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and HCPC registration. Competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro rata) offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-quality scanning and reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to conduct data analysis and provide technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced healthcare science activities.
• Provide specialist advice and training to professionals.
• Supervise and train less experienced staff.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound experience

Good IT and report writing skills

Strong written and oral communication

Teamwork and ability to work independently

Teaching, training and mentoring skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant subject

Post-graduate degree at master’s level in Vascular Ultrasound

HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Job description

Overview

An exciting part-time opportunity within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a talented, self-motivated clinical scientist with specialist experience of vascular ultrasound imaging and a strong interest in teaching and research. The successful applicant will join the ultrasound physics team based within the Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering department at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle.

Main duties

• The post comprises two complementary roles: teaching for 1.5 days per week and contributing to a research programme for half a day per week.
• Teaching role: support the vascular specialism lead in delivering the MSc in Clinical Science for Newcastle University (the sole UK provider of the core vascular modules for the academic component of the Scientist Training Programme). Contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality teaching and assessment across vascular and general modules in the master’s programme. Development will be supported by attendance at internal and external training courses.
• Research role: contribute to a well-established vascular research programme at the Freeman Hospital, working with vascular surgeons, academic researchers and specialist nurses. Carry out duplex Doppler ultrasound scanning as part of clinical trials and other grant-funded research projects, and advise/support research colleagues. Requires appropriate clinical experience in vascular imaging enabling confident scanning and independent reporting.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts daily, delivering high standards of healthcare from sites including Freeman Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), Health Innovation Neighbourhood, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle Fertility Centre, Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Northern Genetics Service, Cramlington Manor Walks, and other offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Details

• Job locations: Freeman Hospital, NE7 7DN
• Band: 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Interview date: 14 October 2025
• Application note: You will be redirected to Trac to apply. Please read all information in the job details before applying. No agencies please.

Job responsibilities

• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Provides highly specialist advice and training within own area and to other professionals
• Actively involved in research and development projects
• Supervises and trains less experienced staff and trainees

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications & Education:
  • Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
  • Post-graduate degree at master’s level in Vascular Ultrasound
  • HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist or equivalent

• Knowledge & Experience: vascular ultrasound experience; high-quality scanning/reporting; in-depth knowledge of legislation, safety guidelines, anatomy, physiology and pathology; infection control; IT software; QA; data analysis; governance and ethical/regulatory considerations; up-to-date Trust policies

• Desirable: teaching qualification; research publishing/presenting; hospital-based vascular ultrasound training

Skills & Abilities

• Interpret complex technical information; good IT and report writing skills
• Strong written and oral communication; teamwork and ability to work independently
• Teaching, training and mentoring skills; numerical/data analysis capability
• Ability to provide technical advice to colleagues and senior clinicians; ability to work as part of a team

Other requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975
• UK registration required
• Certificate of Sponsorship: applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered; see UK Visas and Immigration guidance

Please note: This post is subject to standard NHS job checks and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. For further information see the NHS Careers pages listed in the original posting.