Overview
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Vascular Scientist to join our small but busy team within the Cardio-Respiratory and Vascular Diagnostics department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a permanent part-time post offering 22.5 hours per week supporting core hours of the service which runs between 08:00 – 18:00 hrs Monday – Friday.
Responsibilities
* Independently perform and report on a range of diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations, including carotid artery scans, arterial scans, aneurysm surveillance, ABPIs, venous insufficiency studies and assessment for DVT on both upper and lower limbs.
* Share clinical duties with other members of the vascular sonography team and exercise a high degree of autonomous working, taking direct responsibility for management of workload on a daily basis.
* Provide high-quality vascular investigations on a variety of patients, respecting dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
* Show competency in the use of Philips EPIQ Elite ultrasound equipment, optimising image quality and diagnostic yield, including in ergonomically challenging conditions.
* Make clinical judgements and critical decisions using knowledge, skills and experience.
* Vet requests for diagnostic investigations, recognise the urgency of ultrasound requests and prioritise workload accordingly.
* Interpret findings and provide a concise, formal diagnostic report in accordance with local protocols and SOPs, using discretion to work outside of these when clinically needed.
* Take responsibility for uploading of reports and communication of results to clinicians and other members of the vascular team.
* Ensure results are appropriately acted upon in cases where urgent notification of unusual/adverse results is required.
* Understand and record the limitations of the examination and own interpretation, asking for a second opinion if required.
* Work in dimmed light or poor lighting environments with frequent requirement for intense concentration.
* Perform clinical examinations on patients who are often frail or acutely ill, or where there is frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions.
Qualifications and experience
* Must have worked as a highly specialised ultrasound practitioner with extensive experience and knowledge to provide expert care to patients. Experience in vascular ultrasound is desirable, but highly experienced general ultrasound practitioners will be considered with full training provided.
* NHS Vascular STP trainees due to graduate in 2025 will be considered for a band 6 position with progression to band 7 following HCPC registration and a preceptorship period.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational and workload management skills.
Additional information
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire and West Cheshire and Chester. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver services in collaboration with partner NHS and GP organisations. The Trust is part of national healthcare initiatives and is actively developing services and facilities across multiple sites.
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025.
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