Clinical Vascular Scientist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our Advanced Practice Vascular Sonographers within the Radiology Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Team. Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will host the role with cross-site duties to Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The post involves independent performance, interpretation and reporting of a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations, with the expectation to advise on clinical action and ensure high‑quality

Qualifications

• Relevant Science Degree (BSc or higher).
• Accredited CSVS Membership or HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist.
• CASE accredited PgCert/PgDip/MSc in Vascular Ultrasound or equivalent.
• NHS experience preferred.
• Current visa/work eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform, interpret and report vascular ultrasound investigations.
• Assist in cross-site operation between Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to clinicians and patients.
• Engage in CPD and contribute to departmental governance and audits.
• Provide training to students and junior staff as required.

Skills

Independence in reporting

Vascular ultrasound expertise

CPD commitment

Communication with clinicians

Education

BSc or higher in a relevant science

CSVS Membership or HCPC registration

PgCert/ PgDip/ MSc in Vascular Ultrasound

NHS experience

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Site the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (banding is pending job matching panel decision) Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

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

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 recognizing 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Education and Qualifications

• Relevant Science Degree (BSc or higher)
• Accredited Society of Vascular Technology for GB and Ire (CSVS) Membership or HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
• CASE accredited (or equivalent) PgCert, PgDip or MSc in Vascular Ultrasound
• NHS Experience
• Current Visa to work in the UK

Experience

• Experience of working as a Clinical Vascular Scientist
• Evidence of a commitment to CPD
• Qualification and experience in general ultrasound imaging including abdominal and gynaecology

Skills

• Independently perform, interpret and report a range of complex vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Ability to manage own workload
• Ability to teach clinical skills to other staff and students
• To participate in MDT meetings

Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of vascular anatomy and ultrasound techniques
• In depth knowledge of vascular disease process and management

Personal circumstances

• Ability to travel between and work at all hospital sites
• Eligible to work in the UK

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.