Vascular Science Associate

NBT; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Vascular Healthcare Science Associate is a member of the Vascular Testing team who supports Clinical Vascular Scientists to meet the departmental clinical and administrative needs.

They will have a responsibility to provide diagnostic tests (within Scope of Practice) care and assistance to patients undergoing vascular ultrasound in the Vascular Testing outpatient department as well as inpatients on the ward, the Emergency Department and peripheral outpatient clinics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of vascular science and vascular disease.
• Good written communication skills with accurate documentation.
• Experience in healthcare/caring settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Vascular Testing team to deliver diagnostic vascular services.
• Perform and report defined diagnostic tests (e.g., ABPI, exercise testing) within scope of practice.
• Provide administrative support: booking, contacting patients, handling queries, ordering stock.

Skills

Vascular science knowledge

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

English & Maths GCSE

Aneurysm Screening Diploma (AAA)

ABPI/TBI/TCP02 competency

Job description

Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary £25,760 - £31,157 per annum , pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 10/11/2026

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

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Job overview

The Vascu la r Healthcare Science Associate is a member of the Vascular Testing team who supports Clinical Vascular Scientists to meet the departmental clinical and administrative needs. They will have a responsibility to provide diagnostic tests (within Scope of Practice) care and assistance to patients undergoing vascular ultrasound in the Vascular Testing outpatient department as well as inpatients on the ward, the Emergency Department and peripheral outpatient clinics.

The post holder will aid the Vascular Testing team in the day to day running of the department, with clinical and administrative tasks to facilitate the throughput of patients attending the department.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Science Associate will support the Vascular Testing scientist team deliver the diagnostic vascular service at NBT. You will be working directly with patients, performing and reporting defined diagnostic tests in c luding A B PI’s exercise tes ting, TCP02 .

Individuals with a qualification in AAA scanning will perform the above tests and AAA surveillance at Band 4.

Your role wil l also include providing administrative support, b ooking and contacting patients and dealing with telephone queries , ordering stock and any other associated administrative duties to support the team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to work within Healthcare Science as part of a small team and isflexible and adaptable to change. In addition to anyone who wishes to have a career supporting the vascular scientists , this is an ideal oppo r tunity for individuals considering the scientist training programme and wishes to gain an insight into working w ithin the Physiological Sciences speciality.

Good communication skills are essential in dealing with a wide range of people you will meet.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification document attached

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE minimum Grade C or equivalent
• Diploma in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening or equivalent (A) (1 for almost complete, 2 if completed)
• Competent in ABPI, TBI and TCP02 (3 points for each)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of vascular science, the vascular patient and vascular disease (2 points for each area met)
• Good written communication skills with accurate documentation

Experience

• Working or volunteering in a healthcare or caring setting

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the health care science setting

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Maria Morgan Job title Head of Vascular Testing Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0117 4145300 Additional information Informal visits andenquiries are strongly recommended to ensure this is the right role for you. Please do not hesitate to contact the department on 0117 4145300 to discuss or arrange a visit