Clinical Vascular Scientist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47,810 - £54,710 p.a. pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Cwmni: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7776738/180-D-264037 |
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Cambridge Vascular Studies Unit (VSU)
Clinical Vascular Scientist - Band 7
The Cambridge VSU have a great opportunity for an accredited clinical vascular scientist to join our team of 9 vascular scientists, 1 coordinator and 2 HCSW in an IQIPS/UKAS accredited department. Applications from non-accredited vascular scientists or those completing the vascular STP will be considered.
You will be responsible for independently performing, interpreting and reporting a range of specialised non-invasive vascular ultrasound and physiology investigations for the diagnosis and surveillance of peripheral vascular disease.
Located in the Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre (ATC) the purpose built, air-conditioned unit with 4 scanning rooms, a large office and waiting area. The unit has 5 new duplex ultrasound machines. We work closely with the 12 consultant vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, vascular registrars, vascular specialist nurses plus a team of junior doctors. CUH is the arterial centre for the centralised vascular network.
20% non-clinical time per week is supported, during this time it is encouraged to perform tasks to help with the smooth-running of the VSU, contribute to maintaining IQIPS accreditation, take part in clinical audit/service evaluation. They will also take responsibility for their own CPD. Cambridge VSU support the attendance of the post-holder to at least one national conference or meeting per year.
You are responsible for independently performing, interpreting and reporting a comprehensive range of highly specialised non-invasive vascular ultrasound and physiology investigations for the diagnosis and surveillance of peripheral vascular disease. Referrals are received directly from surgeons and clinicians based at Cambridge University Hospital and from hospitals within the centralised network. Investigations are performed in the Vascular Studies Unit (VSU), outpatient clinics, on the wards, ICU, NCCU, theatre and recovery.
You are also required to perform tasks to help with the smooth-running of the VSU, contribute to the departmental effort towards maintaining IQIPS accreditation, take part in clinical research/audit and take responsibility for his/her own continuing professional development.
Obtaining and maintaining CSVS accreditation is essential for this role.
Start date of summer 2026.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd February 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 4th March 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026