Lead Vascular Scientist

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced leader to steer the Vascular Studies Unit, delivering expert ultrasound and MDT guidance across the Thames Valley network.

You will collaborate with the Clinical Lead and Directorate Manager to achieve national targets, drive quality assurance, governance, CPD and service improvements while managing recruitment, performance and budgets.

Qualifications

• Masters level education or expected to work towards in this post.
• First Level Degree in relevant science subject
• Fully accredited vascular scientist (AVS) by the CSVS
• Teaching / mentoring

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership within the Vascular Studies Unit (VSU) delivering high-quality ultrasound reporting and MDT input.
• Lead strategic direction, governance, risk management and quality assurance activities for the division.
• Oversee referrals, capacity planning, and service development within budgets and targets.
• Support workforce management including recruitment, appraisal, supervision and CPD for staff.
• Collaborate with clinical leads to ensure patient safety, timely care and effective collaboration with other disciplines.

Skills

Teaching / mentoring

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Project management

Advanced keyboard skills

MS Office proficiency

Liaison with other disciplines

Education

Masters level education or expected to work towards in this post.

First Level Degree in relevant science subject

Fully accredited vascular scientist (AVS) by the CSVS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

To provide strategic direction, leadership and line management of the VSU team to provide an effective and well led service for diagnostic ultrasound services to patients within the OUH NHS Trust and the wider Thames Valley Vascular Network. To be visible and provide expert clinical guidance, support the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service, and develop and innovate practice, research, teaching, training. In collaboration with the clinical lead and Directorate Manager (DM) , work to ensure that Service Provision is delivered within agreed budgets and that government targets are achieved.Main duties of the job The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership within the Vascular Studies Unit (VSU), delivering a high standard of evidence-based vascular ultrasound, including timely reporting, and clinical advice to multidisciplinary teams. They will prioritise and manage referrals, communicate findings to clinicians and patients sensitively, and contribute to patient management, MDT discussions, and emergency planning. They will support clinical governance, risk management, and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, professional standards, and safe clinical environments, while promoting research, service development, and excellence in care. The role includes operational oversight of service delivery, ensuring effective capacity management, achievement of national and local targets, and contribution to service planning, data reporting, and performance improvement initiatives. The post holder will contribute to workforce management, including recruitment, appraisal, supervision, and continuous professional development of staff within the team. They will support budget management, resource utilisation, and business planning, ensuring efficient use of financial and physical resources. The role requires commitment to personal professional development, effective communication, equality and diversity, and maintaining high standards of professionalism as an ambassador for the service and organisation., 1. In conjunction with the Clinical lead for the VSU provide the highest possible standard of evidence-based care delivery within the unit. 2. To work collaboratively with colleagues within the NOTSSCaN division to promote a customer -focussed culture that enhances the patient experience 3. In collaboration with the Clinical Lead/DM ensure that Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Quality Assurance initiatives are achieved within the division 4. To perform accurate and complex vascular ultrasound assessments to a highly specialised level, with clear and concise reporting in a timely fashion 5. To report directly to the appropriate Consultant/registrar within an appropriate timeframe and arrange urgent assessment/admission by the vascular surgeon if patients condition warrants it 6. To communicate and expertly advise on results of all scans to clinicians and radiology staff, and offer second opinions in cases of conflicting results between hospitals, junior staff or diagnostic modalities

• Masters level education or expected to work towards in this post.
• First Level Degree in relevant science subject
• Fully accredited vascular scientist (AVS) by the CSVS
• Teaching / mentoring

Desirable criteria

• Doctorate with experience in vascular ultrasound
• Managerial qualification e.g DMS, Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Physical aptitude to undertake regular episodes of moderate physical effort and to manual handle., Demonstrable significant specialist experience post accreditation
• Can provide evidence of effective leadership and developmental work undertaken at Senior level
• Evidence of relevant managerial experience at a senior level within a clinical environment understanding and managing HR, Finance and Clinical Risk/Governance
• Teaching / mentoring

Desirable criteria

• Project management experience, Evidence of continuing professional development
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of innovative work undertaken within the speciality.
• The ability to liaise confidently & effectively with other disciplines internally within the Trust and externally
• Excellent time management skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Support and development of others, Aligned to the Trust values.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times
• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders., You must have appropriate UK professional registration.