Clinical Vascular Scientist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist to perform a full range of vascular scans in Manchester. The role involves working collaboratively with various medical teams to provide high-quality care and enhance skills in a supportive environment. Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification and approximately 3 years of clinical experience in Clinical Vascular Science. Salary is competitive, ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per year, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years clinical experience in Clinical Vascular Science.
• Experience in Teaching/training of Clinical Vascular Science.
• Experience in audit.
• Experience in research.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of vascular scans.
• Engage with patients and their families.
• Deliver a high standard of care.
• Collaborate with various medical professionals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Clinically competent in Vascular Scans

Proven workload management of self

Proven ability to problem solve

Effective organisational skills

Good analytical and clinical decision making skills

Awareness of Clinical Governance process

Education

Post graduate qualification of Accreditation to the Society of Vascular Technology of GB and I or Successful completion of the STP MSc or equivalent qualification

Job description

Clinical Vascular Scientist

Closing date: 24 November 2025

An exciting and rare opportunity for a Clinical Vascular Scientist (CVS) to join our friendly NHS team in Manchester to perform a full range of vascular scans.

You will work closely with a welcoming team of Vascular Scientists, Physiologists, and an Out‑patient Coordinator, and will collaborate with Vascular Surgeons, Radiologists, Nurse Specialists, and teams across Stroke, Cardiac, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology, Haematology, Nephrology, and Transplant.

Our facilities provide an ideal environment to enhance your skills while delivering comprehensive vascular diagnostic and surveillance services to adults, women, children, and eye hospitals, plus outreach clinics at Trafford.

Main duties of the job

The ideal applicant will have graduated from the Scientific Training Programme or hold accreditation to the CSVS. Consideration will also be given to candidates approaching accreditation or graduation.

You will enjoy engaging with patients, their families, and colleagues, and you will be dedicated to delivering a high standard of care through a full range of vascular scans.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3 bn and an integrated health & social care system serving 1 million patients annually. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services across Manchester, Trafford & beyond and champion collaborative working and transformation.

Our digitally enabled organisation improves clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness, and drives research & innovation.

We are proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, and we are committed to sustainability through our Green Plan.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, and protecting your health and wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities and required skills are detailed in the attached Job Description & Person Specification. Please review the Candidate Essentials Guide for additional information about the Trust, our benefits, and our expectations before applying.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply, and we support applicants with special requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualification of Accreditation to the Society of Vascular Technology of GB and I or Successful completion of the STP MSc. or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Approx 3 years clinical experience in Clinical Vascular Science
• Experience in Teaching/training of Clinical Vascular Science
• Experience in audit
• Experience in research

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Clinically competent in Vascular Scans
• Proven workload management of self
• Proven ability to problem solve
• Effective organisational skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Awareness of Clinical Governance process

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year, pro rata