Clinical Vascular Scientist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our Advanced Practice Vascular Sonographers within the Radiology Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Team. You will independently perform, interpret and report a wide range of vascular ultrasound investigations, advise on clinical actions, and support patients with compassionate communication.

The role involves cross-site working across Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford,

Qualifications

• Independent performance, interpretation and reporting of vascular ultrasound investigations.
• Professional judgment to advise on management including urgent referrals or surgery.
• Daily reassurance to patients and relatives about procedures in a compassionate manner.
• Cross-site working across Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
• Training of student radiographers and sonographers.

Responsibilities

• Be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• Assist day-to-day running, vetting scan requests for appropriateness and clinical urgency.
• Independently perform, interpret and report vascular ultrasound investigations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives; gain consent.
• Attend internal and external meetings; participate in CPD.
• Attend ultrasound governance/audit meetings.
• Participate in training of students and trainees from other disciplines.

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicated Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our team of Advanced Practice Vascular Sonographers working within the wider Radiology Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Team.

The post holder is responsible for independently performing, interpreting and reporting a comprehensive range of highly specialised vascular ultrasound investigations. Use their professional judgment to act upon the result of an investigation to ensure the best possible clinical care and be responsible for reporting the result using the appropriate method. This may include advising Clinicians on an appropriate course of action, including arranging urgent outpatient referral, inpatient admission or surgery. Required on a daily basis to provide reassurance to patients and relatives relating to the investigations being performed, and where appropriate discuss the outcomes in a sensitive and professional manner.

This post involves cross-site working across the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and may in the future include the Community Diagnostic Centre.

Main duties of the job

• To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including management of patients in your care.
• Assist in the day to day running of the department, including reviewing and vetting of scan requests to determine appropriateness and clinical urgency.
• Following departmental protocols, independently perform, interpret and accurately report vascular ultrasound investigations to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision making.
• To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives to ensure the understanding of procedures, gaining consent and where appropriate discuss outcomes in a sensitive and professional manner.
• To communicate complex patient related information and provide specialist expert advice on vascular pathology and ultrasound to Clinicians, Nurses and other staff.
• Attend and represent the Vascular Ultrasound Department at internal and external meetings as appropriate.
• To participate in appropriate personal development programmes and maintain a CPD portfolio
• To undertake audit of clinical practice in line with departmental protocol and attend quarterly Ultrasound Governance/Audit meetings.
• To participate in the training of student radiographers, sonographers and trainees from other disciplines.

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.