Clinical Vascular Scientist | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist to join a dedicated team. The role involves independently performing vascular scans, communicating results to clinicians, and providing training to junior staff. Candidates are expected to progress towards CSVS accreditation. The position offers flexible working options and benefits focusing on career development and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Accredited STP & HSST training centre supporting ongoing education and career advancement.
• Experience in conducting a full spectrum of vascular scans.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Independently scan and report as a Band 7 Clinical Vascular Scientist.
• Triage requests from clinicians and prioritize tests based on clinical need.
• Provide expert advice and support to junior staff.

Skills

Vascular scanning

Communication with clinicians

Team collaboration

Technical knowledge in vascular diagnostics

Education

CSVS accreditation

Accredited STP & HSST training

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunities at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have arisen. We are seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our large team of 11 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 caseload. 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently scan and report as a Band 7 Clinical Vascular Scientist, and work towards CSVS accreditation if not already accredited.
• 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 when urgent further investigation or treatment is indicated.
• Communicate complex information clearly to clinicians to enable effective decisions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scientific and technical practices and keep abreast of technical change; maintain standards of practice as required by the Society of Vascular Technology.
• Behave courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure the highest level of service by the vascular diagnostic service.
• Provide expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and to the wider vascular team.
• Triage requests from clinicians, prioritise them according to clinical need and perform the appropriate test.
• Undertake, interpret and report ultrasound scans and other tests for vascular conditions.

Qualifications and development

• We are an accredited STP & HSST training centre and actively support the programme.
• Suitable candidates have the opportunity to attend Train the Trainer and take on a training officer role for STPs.
• As an accredited HSST training centre, there is potential to advance development by applying for HSST (subject to funding approval).
• As a Band 7 CVS, you would be expected to be independently scanning and reporting and progressing towards CSVS accreditation if not already accredited.

Where you will work and benefits

• Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
• Be part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. Enjoy a unique experience and opportunities to fast forward your career.
• Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include 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 Wednesday 24 Sep 2025