Clinical Scientist or Pre-Registrant (Vascular Ultrasound)

NHS; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the North East of England is seeking a part-time Clinical Scientist specializing in Vascular Ultrasound. The successful candidate will support teaching for a Master's program and contribute to vascular research activities. Qualifications include a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and teaching experience. This role offers the opportunity to work within a leading medical physics team in Newcastle.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a vascular ultrasound role.
• Experience of high-quality scanning and reporting on a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Specialist knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to the area of work.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the MSc in Clinical Science course for Newcastle University.
• Contribute to a well-established vascular research programme.
• Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of vascular ultrasound

Teaching, training and mentoring skills

Ability to interpret complex technical information

Good written and oral communication skills

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

Teaching qualification

Tools

Vascular ultrasound equipment

IT software packages

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Scientist or Pre-Registrant (Vascular Ultrasound) for a part-time opportunity.

The closing date is 28 September 2025

An exciting part-time opportunity has arisen 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 become part of a thriving ultrasound physics team, based within the Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering department at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.

• Interview date: 14 October 2025
• 15 hours/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

The post comprises two complementary roles: teaching for 1 1/2 days per week and contributing to a research programme for half a day per week.

In the first role, you will support the vascular specialism lead in the delivery of the MSc in Clinical Science course for Newcastle University, which is the sole UK provider of the core vascular modules for the academic component of the Scientist Training Programme.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of our high quality teaching and assessment as part of the vascular and general modules in the master’s programme. This work will be informed by the experience you have gained previously in your clinical practice, academic study and training. As part of your development, we will encourage you to attend appropriate internal and external training courses.

In the second role, you will contribute to a well-established vascular research programme at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, working with vascular surgeons, academic researchers and specialist nurses. You will carry out duplex Doppler ultrasound scanning as part of clinical trials and other grant-funded research projects, as well as advising and supporting your research colleagues. To achieve this, you will possess appropriate clinical experience in vascular imaging, allowing you to scan confidently and to report independently.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject.
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master’s level, in Vascular Ultrasound
• HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working in a vascular ultrasound role
• Experience of high-quality scanning and reporting on a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation, standards and safety guidelines pertinent to the working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public
• Specialist knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the area of work
• Basic knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control
• Advanced knowledge of vascular ultrasound
• Knowledge of IT software packages
• Knowledge of equipment quality assurance
• Good knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software.
• Knowledge of governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Up to date knowledge of Trust policies and procedures regarding control of infection
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Participation in vascular science research and trials
• Experience of hospital based vascular ultrasound training and teaching
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis for medical applications

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to interpret complex technical information.
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent team-working skills and the ability to work independently.
• Teaching, training and mentoring skills
• The ability to undertake complex calculation, data analysis and to issue reports on quantitative techniques.
• Ability to give technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians and other professionals.
• Ability to carry out research and development working as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative.

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.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust