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Job summary

Main area
Vascular
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
269-SFT9690
Employer
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Salisbury
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata if part time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Vascular Scientist / Vascular Sonographer

Band 7

 


Job overview

The main responsibilities of the post holder is to provide technical, scientific and clinical expertise to the vascular and Diabetes Unit by performing the full range of vascular diagnostic ultrasound scans and produce accurate clinical reports independently and promptly.

To act on scan results and ensure that patients are appropriately referred on to clinicians.

To maintain the highest quality of patient care, imaging and reporting.

To assist with the training of National AAA screening programme screeners and quality assurance.

To assist with the training of junior/ new staff.

To be responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures within the vascular and diabetes unit.

Main duties of the job

To perform ultrasound scans and care for patients during these examinations, respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality, thereby maintaining a high quality service to patients and clinicians. To produce clinical reports on ultrasound scans performed.

To contribute to the planning, organisation and smooth running of the area in which you are working, liaising with Vascular Surgeons, Nurses and other staff.

To co-operate with training of trainee Vascular Scientist, students and other staff and take part in their assessments and or preceptorship.

To maintain and expand personal and professional development including CPD clinical audit and clinical case study presentations.

To support the Surgeons as required during their clinical sessions and attend relevant MDT meetings, including staff meetings.

To contribute to the smooth running of the area in which you are working, including liaising with Vascular Surgeons, communicating to clinicians and other departmental staff, and organising workflow.

To be responsible for the care of equipment within your charge and the maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment. Any faults with equipment or hazards (real or potential) should be reported without delay to the lead Vascular Scientist and external contract engineers.

Contribute to and support the AAA screening programme as required including off site clinics.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities 

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.  We think working here is pretty rewarding.  You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. 

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything.  With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible.  Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities 

Person specification

Essesntial and Desirable

Essential criteria
  • Relevant science degree ( BSc or higher).
  • Post-graduate certificate / diploma / masters in medical imaging / vascular ultrasound.
  • Trained in scanning a wide range of diagnostic vascular ultrasound scans.
  • Adequate experience in performing, interpreting and reporting a wide range of diagnostic vascular ultrasound scans, independently, post qualification.
Desirable criteria
  • CSVS accreditation (AVS) or working/ willingness to work towards it.
  • STP qualification in Vascular Science
  • HCPC registration
  • ≥1 year’s experience in performing a wide range of diagnostic vascular ultrasound scans post qualification.
  • Mentoring trainee vascular scientists / junior colleagues
  • Experience working with the National AAA Screening Programme (NAAASP)
  • Experience working within the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Happy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyPeople PromiseNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sharifah Kiyegga
Job title
Lead Vascular Clinical Scientist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01722 336262
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