Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Vascular Scientist

The closing date is 24 June 2025

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Job summary

Clinical Vascular Scientist Band 7 - 16 hours per week

The primary role of the post-holder is to perform, interpret and report complex detailed diagnostic vascular ultrasound exams to the highest standard working in the Vascular Studies Unit at Tameside Hospital. This is a small unit comprised of a team of 2 Qualified nurses and a receptionist / administrator, working Monday to Friday 9-5. This is a permanent post for 16 hours a week.

The post-holder will help in the day to day running of the department, reviewing, and vetting scan requests to determine appropriateness and clinical urgency to prioritising workload as needed.

The post-holder will also actively participate in training and supervising colleagues, other members of staff and students.

Applicants should have or be working towards Accredited Vascular Scientist (AVS) status with the Society of Vascular Technology and should be registered as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC, or be working towards equivalence.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

  • Independently perform a full range of vascular diagnostic and surveillance ultrasound duplex scans including carotid, upper and lower limb arterial and venous, true and false aneurysms, temporal artery, thoracic outlet, bypass graft and stent surveillance, endovascular aneurysm repair, ankle-brachial pressure index and toe brachial index assessment
  • Independently interpret and report results using specialized vascular knowledge, producing an overall diagnosis and identify and act on incidental and/or urgent findings appropriately
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload.
  • Lead the day to day running of the department, prioritising workload, supervising junior staff, work allocation, overseeing the appointment diary, and liaising with colleagues from all disciplines
  • Actively participate in and support colleagues in learning, clinical research, audit, innovation, and service evaluation projects

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-NAM7VAS-06-25

Job locations

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

  • Accredited clinical vascular scientist or equivalent.
  • Highly developed visual and auditory skills to interpret ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound images.
  • Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for precise and accurate ultrasound imaging and blood flow measurement

Desirable

  • Proficient in IT to be able to report electronically
  • Experience of performing audits

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Accredited clinical vascular scientist or equivalent.
  • Minimum of three years practical experience.
  • Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for precise and accurate ultrasound imaging and blood flow measurement

Desirable

  • HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
  • Experience of performing audits
  • Proficient in IT to be able to report electronically

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of three years practical experience.
Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

  • Accredited clinical vascular scientist or equivalent.
  • Highly developed visual and auditory skills to interpret ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound images.
  • Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for precise and accurate ultrasound imaging and blood flow measurement

Desirable

  • Proficient in IT to be able to report electronically
  • Experience of performing audits

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Accredited clinical vascular scientist or equivalent.
  • Minimum of three years practical experience.
  • Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for precise and accurate ultrasound imaging and blood flow measurement

Desirable

  • HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
  • Experience of performing audits
  • Proficient in IT to be able to report electronically

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of three years practical experience.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist Vascular Nurse

Hazel Taylor

hazel.taylor@tgh.nhs.uk

01619225652

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-NAM7VAS-06-25

Job locations

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL69RW


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