Clinical Vascular Scientist / Advanced Clinical Physiologist

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an SVT Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist to join its vibrant vascular ultrasound team at the Royal Derby Hospital. The successful candidate will perform key vascular investigations, manage a team, and contribute to professional development in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Development opportunities for professional growth

Employee assistance and discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes and car schemes

Qualifications

• SVT Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist qualification is essential.
• Experience in vascular investigations like carotid and duplex scans is crucial.
• Supervisory and managerial capabilities required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform various vascular investigations including scans and non-imaging tests.
• Supervise and manage a dynamic vascular ultrasound team.
• Engage in teaching and continuous professional development.

Job description

The vascular ultrasound team at the Royal Derby Hospital is looking to employ an SVT Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist (AVS). This is an opportunity for a Vascular Scientist to join our friendly and dynamic vascular ultrasound team. The vascular service supports a range of healthcare professionals across surgery, medicine, and diagnostics. We have 2 purpose-built ultrasound suites and a dedicated scan room in the TIA clinic, all spacious with air conditioning and PACS reporting stations.

Within the Vascular Service, you will work with 9 Vascular Consultant Surgeons and 3 Specialist Vascular Nurses. The Vascular Ultrasound Lab is part of a multidisciplinary department including Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastric, and Neurophysiology, with up to 90 staff in total. You will perform various vascular investigations such as carotid and temporal artery scans, upper and lower limb arterial and venous duplex scans, AAA and graft surveillance scans, as well as non-imaging tests like ABPI. The role includes teaching, audit, supervisory, and managerial responsibilities, with encouragement for continuous professional development.

The service is expanding to provide vascular imaging to other hospitals within the Trust, which may involve cross-site working. The post requires some weekend on-call work on a rota basis to support the 7-day TIA service.

Closing date of applications: 19 June 2025

Interview date: 3 July 2025

As a trusted organization, we aim to support the health and wellbeing of our community through Exceptional Care Together. Our core values are Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, guiding our work and behaviors.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts About Our Trust

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily
• 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England
• Approximately 1,115 patients seen in A&E daily
• Average of 195 emergency admissions daily
• Almost 33,700 planned surgical operations last year in 57 theatres
• One of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres
• Over 140 elective procedures daily

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Claire Pitcher
Job title: Principal Clinical Physiologist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]