Job summary
Exciting opportunities at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have arisen. The vascular scanning department is one of the largest in London which 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. We are seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our large team of 11 clinical vascular scientists plus 3 STP students.
The job involves an interesting case load, we perform the full spectrum of vascular scans, plus specialist investigations such as AV fistula, TCD, TCCDfor sickle cell and mesenterics for MALS and nutcracker syndrome. We support continued professional development, 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 have also applied for funding for a HSST post starting September 2025, suitable candidates can apply for this post (subject to funding approval).
As a band 7 clinical vascular scientist, we would expect you to be independently scanning and reporting and if not accredited with the Society for Vascular Technology, 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, prioritize 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.
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
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of an accumulation of three years 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
- Excellent hand to eye coordination.
- Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for precise and accurate ultrasound imaging and blood flow measurement.
Desirable
- 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
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of an accumulation of three years 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
- Excellent hand to eye coordination.
- Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for precise and accurate ultrasound imaging and blood flow measurement.
Desirable
- 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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
