• Job Description

  Req#: C9290-25-0615?language=en&page=846&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Exciting opportunities at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have arisen. We are seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our large team of 11 clinical vascular scientists plus 2 STP students. The vascular scanning department covers services over three sites, Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. We have close relationships with the consultants and the LAVVU team, especially at Charing Cross with clinics, scanning rooms and a LAVVU theatre all on the same floor.

  The job involves an interesting case load, we perform the full spectrum of vascular scans, plus specialist investigations such as AV fistula, TCD, TCCD for sickle cell and mesenterics for MALS and nutcracker syndrome. We support CPD, with interests in research, teaching or the SVT actively encouraged. Non-clinical time is allocated for CPD and unit responsibilities. There are regular opportunities to attend conferences including the annual SVT and CX symposium.

  We are an accredited STP & HSST training centre and play an active role in the programme. Suitable candidates have the opportunity to attend Train the Trainer and take on a training officer role for STPs. As an accredited HSST training centre we are also able to offer the opportunity to advance your development by applying for HSST (subject to funding approval).

  As a band 7 CVS, we would expect you to be independently scanning and reporting and if not accredited with the CSVS, working towards this.

  Main duties of the job

  • To undertake, interpret and report ultrasound scans and other tests for vascular conditions.
  • To triage requests from clinicians, prioritise them according to clinical need and perform the appropriate test.
  • Provide expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and to the wider vascular team.

  About us

  At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

  Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

  Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

  We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  290-SCCS-1913

  Job locations

  Charing Cross Hospital

  London

  W6 8RF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

  For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

  For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

  Person Specification

  Education/ Qualifications

  Essential

  • A relevant science degree
  • PgCert, PgDip or MSc in vascular ultrasound or relevant subject

  Desirable

  • Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist or equivalent.
  • HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of an accumulation of practical experience as a trainee vascular scientist
  • Commitment to continued professional development.

  Desirable

  • Experience of IQIPS
  • Experience of performing audits

  Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

  Essential

  • Independently scanning and reporting on the following modalities: carotid, lower & upper limb arterial, lower & upper limb venous (DVT & CVI), ABPI/Exercise ABPIs, AAAs & EVARs

  Desirable

  • Independently scanning and reporting on specialist vascular ultrasound investigations such as: temporal arteries, renal scans, popliteal & iliac entrapment and MALS.
  • Attended the 'Train the Trainer' course or experience of training STP students.

  Person Specification

  Education/ Qualifications

  Essential

  • A relevant science degree
  • PgCert, PgDip or MSc in vascular ultrasound or relevant subject

  Desirable

  • Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist or equivalent.
  • HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of an accumulation of practical experience as a trainee vascular scientist
  • Commitment to continued professional development.

  Desirable

  • Experience of IQIPS
  • Experience of performing audits

  Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

  Essential

  • Independently scanning and reporting on the following modalities: carotid, lower & upper limb arterial, lower & upper limb venous (DVT & CVI), ABPI/Exercise ABPIs, AAAs & EVARs

  Desirable

  • Independently scanning and reporting on specialist vascular ultrasound investigations such as: temporal arteries, renal scans, popliteal & iliac entrapment and MALS.
  • Attended the 'Train the Trainer' course or experience of training STP students.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Charing Cross Hospital

  London

  W6 8RF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Charing Cross Hospital

  London

  W6 8RF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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