Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Vascular Scientists to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team, at University Hospitals Birmingham.
Vascular Lab is an integral part of the Birmingham Vascular Centre, one of the biggest vascular units in the UK. You will join a highly experienced team working across the hospitals in Birmingham.
We are equipped with dedicated vascular laboratories and modern ultrasound machines. The laboratory offers one stop out-patient services alongside the Medical staff as well as dedicated surveillance lists and support for in-patients.
You will be expected to perform a wide range of vascular investigations, including carotid, arterial and venous duplex scans, graft surveillance scans and imaging of EVARs. We can offer you the chance to grow your career clinically with excellent development opportunities. In return we are looking for flexible team workers who value being part of a big successful team working across different sites. You must have good communication skills and be proficient in liaising with a number of different staff groups. Together with other members of the team you would be responsible for participating in routine services, training activities and research.
Applications are also welcomed from final year STP students or individuals training towards the SVT accreditation and may be considered on Band 7 Annex 21, with progression onto the substantive post upon HCPC registration or SVT AVS accreditation.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a high quality specialist non-invasive vascular diagnostic assessment service. The services it provides are integral to clinical decision-making in a number of key areas including vascular surgery, stroke and cardiology in University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which involves cross-site working. The vascular diagnostic service at UHB sits within the Department of Vascular Surgery in the Trust, providing specialist clinical and technical services to investigate circulation disorders, primarily using ultrasound techniques.
To analyse requests from clinicians and select appropriate tests and prioritize them according to clinical need and resources available, independently performing, interpreting and issuing written reports on the full required range of patient studies.
The post holder will work at an advanced level promoting best practice, giving expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and the multidisciplinary team as well as providing clinical supervision to trainee vascular scientists.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1091950
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* * Clinical Scientist --Vascular (STP graduate and HCPC registered) or SVT accredited vascular scientist or equivalent
Experience Essential
* * Experience in performing full range of Vascular Ultrasound Investigations
* * Thorough knowledge of Vascular Anatomy, Physiology and Pathological conditions
* * Thorough knowledge of Physics of sound, ultrasound instrumentation, haemodynamics and Doppler principles and ultrasound application
* * Current SVT guidelines and protocols applying to vascular investigations
* * Good working knowledge of all areas of Clinical Governance, including quality, audit and risk management
* * In-depth understanding of patient procedures and practices e.g. confidentiality, consent, clinical governance
* * Knowledge of research methodologies and participation in research and audit
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* * Clinical Scientist --Vascular (STP graduate and HCPC registered) or SVT accredited vascular scientist or equivalent
Experience Essential
* * Experience in performing full range of Vascular Ultrasound Investigations
* * Thorough knowledge of Vascular Anatomy, Physiology and Pathological conditions
* * Thorough knowledge of Physics of sound, ultrasound instrumentation, haemodynamics and Doppler principles and ultrasound application
* * Current SVT guidelines and protocols applying to vascular investigations
* * Good working knowledge of all areas of Clinical Governance, including quality, audit and risk management
* * In-depth understanding of patient procedures and practices e.g. confidentiality, consent, clinical governance
* * Knowledge of research methodologies and participation in research and audit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
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