Band 7 - Clinical Vascular Scientist, General Surgery

CSVS; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in Watford is seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist to improve patient-centred services. Candidates should have vascular scanning experience post-accreditation and will work closely with surgeons and radiologists. Responsibilities include scanning patients, managing workload, and training students. The core working hours are Monday to Friday, with some weekend work required. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary of £50,008 – £56,908.

Qualifications

• Must have vascular scanning clinical experience post SVT accreditation or equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families.
• Active role in teaching and training students.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports.
• Plan and prioritise workload to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Participate in departmental management and audit programs.

Skills

Vascular scanning clinical experience

Communication with patients

Teaching and training skills

Education

SVT accreditation or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Band 7 - Clinical Vascular Scientist, General Surgery

Vacancy Reference Number 360-B-10766-B • Closing Date 25 Feb 2026 • Salary £50,008 – £56,908 • Location West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Duration Permanent / Full Time

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to contribute and improve our patient-centred service. Ideally, the post holder will have vascular scanning clinical experience post SVT accreditation/equivalent qualifications. The Vascular Laboratory provides a full range of non-invasive ultrasound vascular examinations. We carry out carotid, peripheral arterial and venous assessments including DVT scans in addition to EVAR and lower limb extremity revascularisation duplex surveillance scans. The Vascular Lab is based in Watford General Hospital and consists at present of two scanning rooms equipped with new Philips EPIQ systems. There are four full time and part-time Vascular Scientists, two Trainee Vascular Scientists together with administrative support staff. We work alongside four Vascular Surgeons, Vascular Interventional Radiologists, and a specialist Vascular Nurse.

Working Pattern

The core hours of the department are from 8:30-17:30pm Monday to Friday. Some weekend and bank holidays working will be required.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports of these scans in line with departmental guidelines.
• Plan and prioritise one’s own workload and that of the department to ensure the efficient flow of work, keeping waiting times to a minimum and maintaining a high standard of service delivery.
• Communicate with patients, their relatives, and others about the purpose of the examinations and the scan results (in line with departmental guidelines).
• Take an active role in teaching and practical training of students.
• Participate in the management of the Vascular Lab department and in the audit or clinical governance programs.

Further Information

For further information, see this link: https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/join-us/apply-now#!/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Watford/West_Hertfordshire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Surgery_Anaesthetics/Surgery_Anaesthetics-v7784434?_ts=6915

Contact

Name: Joanna Napper
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