Clinical Vascular Scientist

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a vascular scientist to join their team at King's College Hospital. The role involves performing vascular ultrasound, participating in audits, and contributing to multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a BSc and relevant accreditation, with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in performing and reporting vascular ultrasound.
• Desire to support team working.
• Patient-centered mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit and project work.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Develop career through active participation in projects.

Skills

Competency in basic vascular ultrasound domains

Good communication skills

Education

BSc or equivalent

Accreditation in vascular ultrasound

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We ensure all scientists have allocated time away from direct patient care to participate in audit and project work, with multiple projects presented at various conferences, including prize-winning papers produced by the team. We also have a daily coordinator role that everyone participates in.

Vascular scientists at King's are respected members of various MDTs within the Trust, including vascular, neurovascular, renal, and haematology teams. We encourage active participation in these groups.

The role will be mainly based at the Denmark Hill site but will require some cross-site working at Princess Royal University Hospital and other locations.

We encourage all scientists to develop their careers. Our strong history of staff development includes a senior team of six Band 8 scientists, all of whom started here as trainees or in Band 7 roles. We highly value our team.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• BSc or equivalent
• Accreditation in vascular ultrasound (SVT accreditation or HCPC registration) or suitable equivalent

Desirable criteria

• MSc or Higher

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Competency in basic vascular ultrasound domains (Carotid, peripheral arterial, and venous)

Desirable criteria

• Wider experience of vascular ultrasound scans (e.g., TCD, AVF, Renal, etc.)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in performing and reporting vascular ultrasound

Desirable criteria

• Experience with audit or research
• Experience with teaching and training
• Post-qualification experience

Communication

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills in both written and verbal forms
• Desire to support team working

Desirable criteria

• Patient-centered mindset

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 424.4KB)
• Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Princess Royal (PRUH) Site Map (PDF, 1.4MB)
• Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 352.6KB)