Job summary
- Main area
- Vascular Science
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7869867-APR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £38,682 - £54,710 Will proceed to Band 7 once qualified (typically takes 4-6 years)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/04/2026
Employer heading
Trainee Clinical Vascular Scientist
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a motivated and collaborative Trainee Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our Vascular Assessment Unit (VAU). Our friendly team consists of eight qualified vascular scientists, one trainee vascular scientist and a wonderful administration team.
Applicants for the post must be eligible to apply for - and be accepted onto - the Scientific Training Programme as an in-service trainee. The role is offered on the condition that you are accepted onto the programme as an in-service trainee. You will receive full training and support and will be expected to work towards autonomous practice and obtain accreditation with The College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science to progress to Band 7.
The team enjoy a close and friendly working relationship with the wider surgical, medical and nursing teams and CPD is actively supported, for example, with opportunities to attend study days and conferences.
The post involves cross-site working covering our hub site based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton (where you can be on the beach within a 5-10min walk of leaving work!), as well as hospitals in Worthing, Shoreham, Haywards Heath and Eastbourne. Travelling expenses are provided for all travel, excluding to and from your assigned ‘home’ site.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Trainee Clinical Vascular Scientist is to provide a comprehensive range of urgent and routine highly specialised diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations and provides clinical scientific support to healthcare professionals such as vascular surgery and other specialties, under appropriate level of direct and indirect supervision as required. You may also be involved with research and clinical audit as well as provide ad-hoc support and training to junior staff and other healthcare colleagues.
Applicants for the post must be eligible to apply for - and be accepted onto - the Scientific Training Programme as an in-service trainee. The role is offered on the condition that you are accepted onto the programme as an in-service trainee. You will receive full training and support and will be expected to work towards autonomous practice and obtain accreditation with The College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science to progress to Band 7.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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To undertake training and work supervised to perform, interpret and accurately report specialist diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations in a range of environments (this may require concentration during busy environments with many distractions) to enable appropriate and timely clinical decision-making
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To recognise when the test is sub-optimal, using alternative methods to obtain accurate results, and modify examinations depending on findings using skills and knowledge obtained through experience
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Ensure reports are saved onto the appropriate information storage systems, such as PACS, adhering to appropriate information governance
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Report urgently or routinely to the referring clinician depending on the findings with supervisor support
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Engage in reflective practice and be able to recognise own limitations, knowing when to seek a second opinion from colleagues and provide a second opinion for other members of the team
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To prepare patients for examinations, transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, assisting with dressing where appropriate
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Be responsible for all patients’ safety and well-being during tests and while in attendance in the department, respectfully assisting and supporting patients’ needs
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To engage in brief conversations with patients and signposting relating to the encouragement of healthier lifestyles
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Raise and report concerns and limitations which may affect patient management
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Ensure that clinical areas and diagnostic equipment are kept in a safe, clean and tidy condition
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Ensure patient confidentiality and dignity at all times, providing an appropriate environment to perform the diagnostic tests and discuss the results
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Be motivated and engaged in wider training expectations, such as attending MDT meetings, observing vascular procedures/surgery, observing in clinics, completing university requirements
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Able to prioritise and plan work and learning in accordance with conflicting clinical, training and academic demands
Please see Job Description / Person Specification for more information
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 1st or 2:1 either in an undergraduate honours degree or an integrated master’s degree, in a pure or applied science subject relevant to the specialty Or 2:2 honours degree or better in any subject if also hold a higher degree that is relevant to the speciality If English is not your primary language or you do not hold undergraduate or post-graduate qualifications that were taught and assessed in English, then should you be successfully offered a place on the scientific training programme you may need to demonstrate your English language skills. IELTS Academic and IELTS General tests are accepted. A score of 7 or above is required with no element below 6.5. UKVI and non-UKVI versions are accepted. The test needs to be taken at an official test centre and not at home. Note that the level may differ from UKVI requirements. Any test certificate submitted must be no more than 2 years old.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role and the clinical rotations
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Williamson
- Job title
- Lead Clinical Vascular Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
If you would like to make an informal visit, please call 01273 696955 ext: 64084 and ask for Hannah or Darren.
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