Clinical Vascular Scientist Position

4 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Full time

Job Summary

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Vascular Scientist to join their team. As a key member of the Vascular Science Unit, you will be responsible for performing a full range of vascular diagnostic and surveillance ultrasound duplex scans.

Main Responsibilities

  • Perform a full range of vascular diagnostic and surveillance ultrasound duplex scans, including carotid, upper and lower limb arterial and venous, true and false aneurysms, temporal artery, thoracic outlet, bypass graft and stent surveillance, endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), and fistula scans.
  • Perform ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) and toe-brachial index (TBI) assessment.
  • Independently interpret and report results using specialized vascular knowledge, producing an overall diagnosis and identifying and acting on incidental and/or urgent findings appropriately.
  • Provide direct teaching, training, and supervision to STP and vascular practitioner trainees.
  • Actively participate in and support colleagues in clinical research, audit, innovation, and service evaluation projects.
  • Lead the day-to-day clinical running of the department, triaging and prioritizing workload, supervising junior staff, overseeing worklists/appointment diary, and liaising with colleagues from multidisciplinary teams.

About Us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.

UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award-winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

  • Ability to independently perform, interpret, and report a full range of vascular ultrasound examinations.
  • Theoretical knowledge of vascular diseases, haemodynamics, and the physics of ultrasound.
  • Ability to triage and prioritize vascular science workload.
  • Understanding of the potential hazards and bio-effects of ultrasound and awareness of national and international ultrasound scan safety guidelines and ability to operate safely.

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrate skills in problem-solving and dealing with complex clinical issues.
  • Proficient in IT skills to be able to electronically report, record, and analyze data.
  • Knowledge of research, audit, and service evaluation skills and techniques.

Qualifications and Training

  • Science Degree (BSc level or higher).
  • Accredited Vascular Scientist (AVS) with the Society for Vascular Technology of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or NSHCS STP Certificate of Completion (or near completion for those in year 3 of STP).

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