Clinical Vascular Scientist

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Vascular Scientist in Nottingham, contributing to a dynamic team focused on delivering top-quality vascular investigations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and accreditation in vascular ultrasound, with opportunities for personal development and research involvement.

Benefits

Personal Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in vascular ultrasound.
• Full accreditation with SVT or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of non-invasive duplex ultrasound investigations.
• Participate in research and audit projects within the unit.

Skills

Vascular Ultrasound

Quality Assurance

Research

Education

AVS Accreditation

NHS Scientific Training Programme Certification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced vascular scientist to join our friendly team, of 7 accredited vascular scientists, to working in the expanding Vascular Laboratory at Nottingham University Hospital.

The applicant should have at least 3 years experience in vascular ultrasound and preferably have full accreditation (AVS) with the Society for Vascular Technology (SVT) of GB and Ireland, or NHS Scientific Training Programme Post graduate certification or equivalent qualification.

Applicants with less experience may be considered at a lower band.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to the advert

The applicant will be expected to provide a full range of non invasive duplex ultrasound investigations.

The Vascular Lab is based at the Queens Medical Campus but also provides a service to Nottingham City Hospital. The service is equipped with GE ultrasound systems. We provide the full range of vascular investigations, including vascular access work and TCD imaging for children with sickle cell disease. The department provides quality assurance and training for the Nottinghamshire AAA screening program. We are a training centre for the STP program. You will work closely with 10 consultant vascular surgeons, vascular radiologists and clinical nurse practitioners. You will be encouraged to participate in research and audit projects within the unit.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrew Beech Job title: Chief Vascular Scientist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0115 8754633