Vascular Science Associate
The closing date is 14 November 2025
Job summary
Are you passionate about providing an excellent service to patients?
Are you looking for progression or a change in direction?
The Vascular Science department is a patient facing ultrasound service, based in the BRI. The team includes 3 Vascular Associates and 10 Clinical Vascular Scientists. The Vascular Science Associate role provides clinical support and administrative/reception needs for the department, contributing to the effective and safe running of the Vascular Science service.You don't have to have prior knowledge of vascular ultrasound, we'll provide training.
Main duties of the job
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This is a blended administrative and patient facing post. You will coordinate patient appointments, process referrals and deal with queries. You will also prepare patients for ultrasound examinations, support the scientist, and help maintain patient flow throughout the department.
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Effectively using basic skills in Microsoft Office with attention to detail. Admin experience is desirable, but not essential.
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Effective communication skills and great teamwork are important.
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The ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively so that you can coordinate multiple tasks without needing continual supervision.
Shortlisting will be assessed against the person specification. Please clearly outline in the supporting evidence how your skills and experience meet these criteria.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-DT6143-NG
Job locations
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Suzanne Hetherington - Specialty Manager
Suzanne Hetherington
suzanne.hetherington@uhbw.nhs.uk
011732423148
