Job summaryBarts Health NHS Trust
Clinical Vascular Scientist
Part time fixed term post
Band 7, up to 0.8WTE: £46,506 - £52,208 pro rata (inc HCA, FTE £58,133 - £65,261) plus RRP of 15% of basic salary! (fixed term subject to annual review)
Join One of the UK's Most Diverse and Advanced Vascular Labs
Are you a passionate Vascular Scientist looking to advance your career in a high-performing, supportive and innovative team? Bart's Health NHS Trust in London is seeking a Clinical Vascular Scientist (Band 7) to join our dynamic and welcoming department.
Our Vascular Laboratory offers a full range of advanced vascular ultrasound services. You'll be exposed to a diverse case mix and gain valuable experience with cutting-edge techniques and specialist pathways.
What We Offer:You'll be working in a team that performs a comprehensive portfolio of vascular ultrasound investigations, including:
- Transcranial Doppler imaging for the national paediatric sickle cell screening programme
- Renal artery and transplant kidney scanning
- Vascular access assessment for dialysis, including mapping for endo-AVF
- Diabetic foot workups with pedal arterial imaging and bypass graft surveillance
- Urgent vasculitis assessments, including GCA pathways
- All standard carotid, peripheral arterial and venous scanning
Please see full advert attachedMain duties of the jobThe principal responsibility of the post holder is to provide technical, scientific and clinical expertise to the vascular ultrasound service and to promptly and accurately produce a comprehensive report of the diagnostic procedures they undertake. To take scientific, technical and clinical responsibility for the quality of the diagnostic procedures and to ensure the adequate training and supervision of all staff employed by, or seconded to, the service in matters of diagnostic accuracy
About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
DetailsDate posted05 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£58,133 to £65,261 a year
per annum inc (pro rata)
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternPart-time,
Flexible working
Reference number259-8204945SBH
Job locationsRoyal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital
Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachmentJob description
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachmentPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Degree in related Science
- AVS accreditation
- SVT membership
Desirable- MSc in Vascular Ultrasound
- Post graduate diploma in Vascular Ultrasound
ExperienceEssential- Scanning skills in clinical measurements, clinical trials
Desirable- 3 years experience as a vascular scientist
- Research publications
- Training and supervision of junior clinicians
- Management of administration staff
KnowledgeEssential- Specialist knowledge of vascular ultrasound diagnostic procedures
- Understanding of responsibilities under clinical governance
SkillsEssential- Wordprocessing, CRS/RIS/PACS knowledge
- Spreadsheet and database entry knowledge
- Able to position patients and equipment
- Able to undertake scanning using highly precise probe manipulations for long periods
- Able to concentrate on scanning and reporting within a busy clinic with some interruptions
Desirable- Able to train and supervise trainee vascular scientists and administrators
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential- Degree in related Science
- AVS accreditation
- SVT membership
Desirable- MSc in Vascular Ultrasound
- Post graduate diploma in Vascular Ultrasound
ExperienceEssential- Scanning skills in clinical measurements, clinical trials
Desirable- 3 years experience as a vascular scientist
- Research publications
- Training and supervision of junior clinicians
- Management of administration staff
KnowledgeEssential- Specialist knowledge of vascular ultrasound diagnostic procedures
- Understanding of responsibilities under clinical governance
SkillsEssential- Wordprocessing, CRS/RIS/PACS knowledge
- Spreadsheet and database entry knowledge
- Able to position patients and equipment
- Able to undertake scanning using highly precise probe manipulations for long periods
- Able to concentrate on scanning and reporting within a busy clinic with some interruptions
Desirable- Able to train and supervise trainee vascular scientists and administrators
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS Trust
AddressRoyal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital
Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS Trust
AddressRoyal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital
Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Lead Clinical Vascular Scientist
Kate Crawford
kate.crawford1@nhs.net
DetailsDate posted05 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£58,133 to £65,261 a year
per annum inc (pro rata)
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternPart-time,
Flexible working
Reference number259-8204945SBH
Job locationsRoyal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital
Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeBarts Health NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
