Clinical Vascular Scientist
- Closing Date
- 1 Jun 2025
- Salary
- Band 7 (AfC)
- Address
- Cambridge University Hospitals
- Duration
- Permanent, Full Time (part time would be considered)
Clinical Vascular Scientist (Band 7)
A rare opportunity has arisen for an accredited vascular scientist, or a soon-to-qualify STP trainee, to join one of the UK’s leading vascular studies unit’s (VSU) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
About Our Department
Based in the Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre at Cambridge University Hospitals, the VSU is a purpose-built, air-conditioned facility opened in 2015. Our dedicated unit includes four scanning rooms, a large open-plan office, and a patient waiting area. We perform complex non-invasive vascular investigations that directly inform patient care across Cambridge and a regional referral network.
We are proud to be one of only three IQIPS/UKAS-accredited vascular departments in the UK, consistently delivering excellence through our team of 9 highly skilled Clinical Vascular Scientists, supported by administrators, healthcare assistants, and close collaboration with vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, specialist nurses, and research teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will independently perform, interpret, and report a range of vascular ultrasound and physiology investigations, including:
- Carotid duplex
- Lower and upper limb arterial and venous scans
- Aortic aneurysm and EVAR surveillance
- Graft surveillance and specialist physiology testing
- Your work will span outpatient clinics, wards, theatres, ICUs, and recovery, directly influencing diagnosis and intervention planning.
Professional Development and Engagement
- High quality training and support: current trainees on STP, non-STP and HSST routes
- Protected 20% non-clinical time: For teaching, research, service improvement, audit, and maintaining IQIPS standards
- Active involvement in multi-centre research trials and representation on the CSVS Committees encouraged
- Regular conference participation: support to attend at least one national conference per year and encouraged to submit and present research
- Teaching opportunities: seminars and practical teaching sessions to junior doctors, radiologists and nurses. Promotion of vascular science and healthcare science at Trust, local and regional level.
What We’re Looking For
- Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist
- OR near-completion STP (or non-STP pathway) trainee with demonstrable competence and drive
- Passion for clinical excellence, team collaboration, and professional development
- Enthusiasm for contributing to teaching, service development, and research
Working Environment
- 5 new and state-of-the-art duplex ultrasound machines and 6 physiology systems
- Fully integrated with Epic electronic patient records system and PACS
- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration with 12 consultant vascular surgeons and extended clinical teams including stroke, diabetic foot, haematology and transplant. As well strong relationships with fellow healthcare science specialisms within the trust
- Engaged, friendly and supportive workplace, where senior staff are on hand to provide second opinions along with regular peer review and feedback opportunities
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Further Information
Interviews: 24/06/202
Contact Details
Rob Elliott - Robert.elliott6@nhs.net
Laura Scott - laurascott8@nhs.net
Phone: 01223 348117