Clinical Vascular Scientist

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Vascular Scientist for the Jackie Walton Vascular Studies Unit at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. You will work autonomously, perform advanced duplex ultrasound, interpret complex findings, and contribute to MDT discussions to guide patient care.

The role emphasizes leadership, teaching, research activity, and service development within a high-performing vascular service.

Qualifications

• SVT accreditation and substantial vascular ultrasound experience.
• Ability to report independently and communicate findings to clinicians.
• Experience teaching or mentoring junior staff is desirable.
• Post-accreditation specialist experience in vascular ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Perform and independently report highly specialised vascular investigations using duplex ultrasound.
• Assess and monitor patients with arterial/venous disease.
• Communicate findings to clinicians and escalate urgent cases.
• Lead, train and mentor trainee Clinical Vascular Scientists and STP trainees.
• Contribute to MDT discussions and service development.
• Support outreach clinics across Thames Valley Vascular Network.

Skills

SVT accreditation

Vascular ultrasound experience

Independent reporting

Leadership mentoring

Education

Fully accredited vascular scientist (AVS) by CSVS

Doctorate with vascular ultrasound experience

Job description

Site Jackie Walton Vascular Studies Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum / Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/10/2026 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

Are you an experienced, SVT-accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist looking for your next challenge in a nationally recognised vascular service?

Join the Jackie Walton Vascular Studies Unit (JW VSU) at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, and become part of a highly skilled, supportive team delivering specialist vascular diagnostics across the Thames Valley Vascular Network.

As a Band 7 Clinical Vascular Scientist, you will work autonomously to perform and interpret a wide range of complex vascular investigations, using advanced duplex ultrasound and other diagnostic modalities to support the diagnosis and management of vascular disease. You will provide expert clinical advice, contribute to MDT discussions, and play a key role in shaping patient care pathways.

Why Join Us?

The Jackie Walton Vascular Studies Unit is a well-established and respected vascular laboratory within one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals. Working alongside vascular surgeons, radiologists and multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Perform highly specialised vascular assessments across arterial and venous disease.
• Work within a collaborative, patient-centred service delivering care across the Thames Valley region.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and audit activities.
• Support and mentor trainee Clinical Vascular Scientists and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in research projects and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Develop your leadership skills, including opportunities to deputise for the Chief Vascular Scientist

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Vascular Scientist who:

• Holds SVT accreditation and has substantial experience in vascular ultrasound.
• Can work independently and confidently communicate complex findings to clinicians and patients.
• Demonstrates excellent clinical judgement and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Has a passion for education, professional development and supporting the next generation of vascular scientists.
• Is keen to contribute to research, innovation and service improvement

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Vascular Scientist (Band 7), you will play a key role in delivering a specialist vascular diagnostic service, working autonomously to assess, diagnose and support the management of patients with vascular disease.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing and independently reporting a wide range of highly specialised vascular investigations, primarily using duplex ultrasound.
• Assessing and monitoring patients with arterial and venous disease affecting the lower limbs, upper limbs, abdomen and neck.
• Communicating findings to referring clinicians and ensuring urgent cases are escalated appropriately.
• Discussing scan results with patients in a sensitive and compassionate manner, including when findings may have significant implications for patient care.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and contributing expert vascular diagnostic advice.
• Supporting the day-to-day management of the Vascular Studies Unit, including prioritisation of referrals and workload planning.
• Providing leadership and deputising for the Chief Vascular Scientist when required.
• Training, supervising and mentoring trainee Clinical Vascular Scientists, STP trainees and other healthcare professionals.
• Contributing to research, audit and service development activities to enhance patient care and improve service delivery.
• Supporting outreach clinics across the Thames Valley Vascular Network, requiring travel to other sites within the region.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospital's promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.

Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.

Staff should be familiar with the

and should make themselves familiar with the ‘local response’ plan and their role within that response.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH & SAFETY

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.

Infection Control is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts’ Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.

All staff employed by the ORH Trust have the following key responsibilities:

• Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact.
• Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust.
• Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.

Child Protection: The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults: The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable.

Information Governance: All staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site.

Data Quality: Data quality is a vital element of every member of staff’s job role. The Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals recognises the importance of information in the provision of patient care and in reporting on its performance. Data quality is therefore crucial in ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available in support of patient care, clinical governance, performance management, service planning, and financial and resource planning and performance.

All staff should ensure that they have read and understood the Trust’s Data Quality Policy.

Person specification

Application form

• First Level Degree in relevant science subject
• Fully accredited vascular scientist (AVS) by the CSVS
• Experience Teaching / mentoring
• Demonstrable significant specialist experience post accreditation
• Doctorate with experience in vascular ultrasound

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospital's promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers /Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

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

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Name Dominic Howard Job title VSU Clinical Director Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01865 223091 Additional information

For more information please contact Dominic Howard on [e-mail]

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