Clinical Vascular Scientist

Exciting opportunities at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have arisen. The vascular scanning department is one of the largest in London which covers services over three sites, Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. We have close relationships with the consultants and the LAVVU team, especially at Charing Cross with clinics, scanning rooms and a LAVVU theatre all on the same floor. We are seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our large team of 11 clinical vascular scientists plus 3 STP students.
The job involves an interesting case load, we perform the full spectrum of vascular scans, plus specialist investigations such as AV fistula, TCD, TCCD for sickle cell and mesenterics for MALS and nutcracker syndrome. We support continued professional development, with interests in research, teaching or the SVT actively encouraged. Non-clinical time is allocated for CPD and unit responsibilities. There are regular opportunities to attend conferences including the annual SVT and CX symposium.
We are an accredited STP & HSST training centre and play an active role in the programme. Suitable candidates have the opportunity to attend Train the Trainer and take on a training officer role for STPs. As an accredited HSST training centre we have also applied for funding for a HSST post starting September 2025, suitable candidates can apply for this post (subject to funding approval).
As a band 7 clinical vascular scientist, we would expect you to be independently scanning and reporting and if not accredited with the Society for Vascular Technology, working towards this., + To undertake, interpret and report ultrasound scans and other tests for vascular conditions.
+ To triage requests from clinicians, prioritize them according to clinical need and perform the appropriate test.
+ Provide expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and to the wider vascular team.

Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

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