Clinical Vascular Scientist
- Vacancy Reference Number
- 001-HS014-0425-A
- Closing Date
- 2 Oct 2025
- Salary
- £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum
- Address
- Cardiff and Vale University Hospital
- Duration
- 12 months fixed term maternity cover
A rare opportunity has arisen for an accredited vascular scientist, or a soon-to-qualify STP trainee, to join Wales’ leading vascular unit at Cardiff and Vale University Hospital.
About our department:
Our dedicated unit has 3 scanning rooms, a large open-plan office/reception area and large patient waiting area. We work closely with the DVT clinic and other scientific services. We perform a variety of complex non-invasive vascular investigations that directly inform patient care around South-East Wales. Our current team comprises of 5 highly skilled scientists and 1 trainee vascular scientist, supported by administrators and healthcare assistants. We work collaboratively 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
- ABPI and TBI
- The work will also span a variety of outpatient clinics, wards and theatres and will directly influence diagnosis and intervention planning.
- Professional Development and Engagement:
- High quality training and support: Current STP, non-STP and HSST routes
- Non-clinical time for: Teaching, research, service improvement, audit and maintaining own CPD. Teaching opportunities: Seminars and practical teaching sessions to doctors and nurses. Promotion of vascular science and healthcare at Trust, local and regional levels. With opportunities to attend conferences.
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 towards teaching, service development and research.
Working environment:
3 scanning rooms with new state-of-the-art ultrasound machines (Canon). Fully integrated patient reporting and PACS imaging systems. Strong multidisciplinary collaboration with a large team of vascular surgeons and extended clinical teams including Nephrology and transplant, stroke, diabetic foot, haematology and cancer services. As well as strong relationships within Medical Physics. This is an engaged, friendly and supportive workplace, where senior staff are available to provide second opinions where needed and to provide regular peer review and feedback. We encourage continued professional development and support individual interests where possible.
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Contact Details
Email: emily.morgan12@wales.nhs.uk or eleanor.blaxland@wales.nhs.uk
Tel: 029 2184 3547