Band 7 - Clinical Vascular Scientist, General Surgery
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,008 - £56,908 pa inc. HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7652701/360-B-10766 |
Summary
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Vascular Laboratory in West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit an experienced Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our friendly and dynamic team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to contribute and improve our patient-centred service. Ideally, the post holder will have at 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.
The core hours of the department are from 8:30-17:30pm Monday to Friday.
Some weekend and bank holidays working will be required.
This position is full time.
We are looking for a motivated Vascular Scientist with excellent communication skills to provide a high-quality service to our patients and trainees.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop and utilise your vascular ultrasound skills and actively participate in the running of the department.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Be responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports of these scans in line with departmental guidelines.
To 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.
To 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 student.
Participate in the management of the Vascular Lab department and in the audit or clinical governance programs.
This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025
The Vascular Laboratory in West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit an experienced Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our friendly and dynamic team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to contribute and improve our patient-centred service. Ideally, the post holder will have at 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.
The core hours of the department are from 8:30-17:30pm Monday to Friday.
Some weekend and bank holidays working will be required.
This position is full time.
We are looking for a motivated Vascular Scientist with excellent communication skills to provide a high-quality service to our patients and trainees.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop and utilise your vascular ultrasound skills and actively participate in the running of the department.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Be responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports of these scans in line with departmental guidelines.
To 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.
To 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 student.
Participate in the management of the Vascular Lab department and in the audit or clinical governance programs.
This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025