Clinical Vascular Scientist | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist for a one-year fixed-term position, focusing on a wide range of vascular scans and specialist investigations. This role offers substantial opportunities for career development, with support for continuing professional development and access to numerous conferences. Ideal candidates demonstrate a strong background in vascular technology and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Onsite leisure facilities membership options

Qualifications

• Degree in vascular technology or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of ultrasound techniques and vascular conditions is essential.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyse clinician requests and select appropriate tests.
• Communicate results and diagnostic information effectively.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of practices and standards.
• Provide support and guidance to junior staff.
• Perform and interpret ultrasound scans for vascular conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Team support

Education

Relevant degree or training in vascular technology

Job description

Exciting opportunities at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have arisen. We are seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist for a 1 year fixed term post (maternity cover) to join our large team of 12 clinical vascular scientists plus 2 STP students. The vascular scanning department covers services over three sites, Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital. We have close relationships with the consultants and the LAVVU team, especially at Charing Cross with clinics, scanning rooms and a LAVVU theatre all on the same floor.

The job involves an interesting case load, we perform the full spectrum of vascular scans, plus specialist investigations such as AV fistula, TCD, TCCD for sickle cell and mesenterics for MALS and nutcracker syndrome. We support CPD, with interests in research, teaching or the SVT actively encouraged. Non-clinical time is allocated for CPD and unit responsibilities. There are regular opportunities to attend conferences including the annual SVT and CX symposium. We are an accredited STP & HSST training centre and play an active role in the programme.

Responsibilities

• Analyse requests from clinicians, select appropriate tests and prioritise them according to clinical need and resources available.
• Communicate results and diagnostic information to referring clinicians with appropriate urgency including alerting the clinician when urgent further investigation or treatment is indicated. Be able to communicate complex information clearly to clinicians to enable effective decisions.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of scientific and technical practices and keep abreast of technical change and development. Maintain standards of practice as required by the Society of Vascular Technology.
• The post holder will behave courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of service is provided by the vascular diagnostic service.
• Provide expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and to the wider vascular team.
• To triage requests from clinicians, prioritise them according to clinical need and perform the appropriate test.
• To undertake, interpret and report ultrasound scans and other tests for vascular conditions.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025