Senior Vascular Scientist – Clinical Lead

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Vascular Scientist to provide strategic direction and clinical leadership of the Vascular Studies Unit within the Thames Valley Vascular Network. You will lead, mentor and develop the team, ensure high-quality ultrasound reporting and integrate research, teaching and service development.

The post involves operational oversight, governance, budget responsibility, and contribution to service planning and performance improvement

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.
• Doctorate with experience in vascular ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership within the Vascular Studies Unit (VSU) delivering high standard vascular ultrasound with timely reporting and MDT involvement.
• Prioritise and manage referrals, communicate findings to clinicians and patients, and contribute to patient management and emergency planning.
• Support clinical governance, risk management and quality assurance.
• Oversee service delivery, capacity management, budget and resource planning.
• Drive workforce development, recruitment, appraisal and CPD of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching/Mentoring

Communication

Research

Clinical governance

Education

Masters level education or expected to work towards

First Level Degree in relevant science subject

Doctorate with experience in vascular ultrasound

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Vascular Scientist to provide strategic direction and clinical leadership of the Vascular Studies Unit within the Thames Valley Vascular Network. You will lead, mentor and develop the team, ensure high-quality ultrasound reporting and integrate research, teaching and service development.

The post involves operational oversight, governance, budget responsibility, and contribution to service planning and performance improvement