Clinical Vascular Scientist Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham seeks an experienced vascular scientist to join their Vascular Laboratory team. The role involves performing non-invasive ultrasound investigations and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and relevant accreditation. This position offers opportunities for personal development and involvement in research projects.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in vascular ultrasound.
• Full accreditation (AVS) preferred.
• Experience with a range of vascular diagnostic scans.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of non-invasive duplex ultrasound investigations.
• Accurate assessment and reporting of vascular diagnostic scans.
• Work closely with consultant vascular surgeons and participate in research.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Assessment and interpretation

Teamwork

Education

Full accreditation (AVS) with the Society for Vascular Technology

NHS Scientific Training Programme Post graduate 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.

The post holder will be involved in the day-to-day assessment of patients referred to a specialized Vascular Laboratory.

This requires the accurate assessment, interpretation and reporting of a full range of vascular diagnostic and surveillance ultrasound scans. Including carotid, upper and lower limb arterial and venous assessments, pre and post aneurysmal assessments, bypass and venous stent surveillance, fistula surveillance and temporal artery scans.

The post will be based at the Queens Medical Centre Campus, but applicants would be expected to work and travel to other hospitals in the county.

The main hours are 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and weekend and bank holidays on rotation.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 May 2025