# Clinical Vascular Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-vascular-scientist/397234cf-dae4-48b8-b5fa-9e98d181b6a8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-vascular-scientist/397234cf-dae4-48b8-b5fa-9e98d181b6a8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - **Town:** Shrewsbury - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (banding is pending job matching panel decision) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T09:52:05.696Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Shropshire/Shrewsbury/The_Shrewsbury_Telford_Hospital_NHS_Trust/Clinical_Vascular_Scientist/Clinical_Vascular_Scientist-v8058076 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8058076?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sath.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicated Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our team of Advanced Practice Vascular Sonographers working within the wider Radiology Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Team. The post holder is responsible for independently performing, interpreting and reporting a comprehensive range of highly specialised vascular ultrasound investigations. Use their professional judgment to act upon the result of an investigation to ensure the best possible clinical care and be responsible for reporting the result using the appropriate method. This may include advising Clinicians on an appropriate course of action, including arranging urgent outpatient referral, inpatient admission or surgery. Required on a daily basis to provide reassurance to patients and relatives relating to the investigations being performed, and where appropriate discuss the outcomes in a sensitive and professional manner. This post involves cross-site working across the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and may in the future include the Community Diagnostic Centre. ### Main duties of the job - To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including management of patients in your care.Assist in the day to day running of the department, including reviewing and vetting of scan requests to determine appropriateness and clinical urgency. - Following departmental protocols, independently perform, interpret and accurately report vascular ultrasound investigations to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision making. - To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives to ensure the understanding of procedures, gaining consent and where appropriate discuss outcomes in a sensitive and professional manner. - To communicate complex patient related information and provide specialist expert advice on vascular pathology and ultrasound to Clinicians, Nurses and other staff. - Attend and represent the Vascular Ultrasound Department at internal and external meetings as appropriate. - To participate in appropriate personal development programmes and maintain a CPD portfolio - To undertake audit of clinical practice in line with departmental protocol and attend quarterly Ultrasound Governance/Audit meetings. - To participate in the training of student radiographers, sonographers and trainees from other disciplines. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicated Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our team of Advanced Practice Vascular Sonographers working within the wider Radiology Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Team. The post holder is responsible for independently performing, interpreting and reporting a comprehensive range of highly specialised vascular ultrasound investigations. Use their professional judgment to act upon the result of an investigation to ensure the best possible clinical care and be responsible for reporting the result using the appropriate method. This may include advising Clinicians on an appropriate course of action, including arranging urgent outpatient referral, inpatient admission or surgery. Required on a daily basis to provide reassurance to patients and relatives relating to the investigations being performed, and where appropriate discuss the outcomes in a sensitive and professional manner. This post involves cross-site working across the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and may in the future include the Community Diagnostic Centre. ## Job Description To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including management of patients in your care.Assist in the day to day running of the department, including reviewing and vetting of scan requests to determine appropriateness and clinical urgency. Following departmental protocols, independently perform, interpret and accurately report vascular ultrasound investigations to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision making. To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives to ensure the understanding of procedures, gaining consent and where appropriate discuss outcomes in a sensitive and professional manner. To communicate complex patient related information and provide specialist expert advice on vascular pathology and ultrasound to Clinicians, Nurses and other staff. Attend and represent the Vascular Ultrasound Department at internal and external meetings as appropriate. To participate in appropriate personal development programmes and maintain a CPD portfolio To undertake audit of clinical practice in line with departmental protocol and attend quarterly Ultrasound Governance/Audit meetings. To participate in the training of student radiographers, sonographers and trainees from other disciplines. ## Responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Independently perform, interpret and report a range of complex vascular ultrasound examinations. - Ability to manage own workload - Ability to teach clinical skills to other staff and students - Effective communication skills - To participate in MDT meetings ### Knowledge **Essential** - In depth knowledge of vascular anatomy and ultrasound techniques - In depth knowledge of vascular disease process and management ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working as a Clinical Vascular Scientist - Evidence of a commitment to CPD **Desirable** - Qualification and experience in general ultrasound imaging including abdominal and gynaecology ### Personal circumstances **Essential** - Ability to travel between and work at all hospital sites - Eligible to work in the UK ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Relevant Science Degree (BSc or higher) - Accredited Society of Vascular Technology for GB and Ire (CSVS) Membership or HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist - CASE accredited (or equivalent) PgCert, PgDip or MSc in Vascular Ultrasound - NHS Experience - Current Visa to work in the UK ## Documents - [job pack (pdf, 856.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348143) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.