Key Skills

Job Description

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Vascular Scientist (CVS) to join our friendly NHS team in Manchester to perform a full range of vascular scans. This will be a fixed term contract for 12months to cover maternity leave. You’ll work closely with a welcoming, dedicated, busy team that includes both Vascular Scientists and Physiologists and an Out-patient Co-Ordinator. You’ll also have the chance to work closely with Vascular Surgeons, Radiologists, Nurse Specialists as well as the Stroke, Cardiac, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology, Haematology, Nephrology and Transplant teams Our facilities provide the ideal environment in which to enhance your skills where you will help provide a comprehensive vascular diagnostic and surveillance service for the Adults, Women’s, Children’s and Eye Hospitals together with outreach clinics at Trafford. The ideal applicant will have graduated from the Scientific Training Programme or have accreditation to the CSVS, however, consideration will be given to candidates approaching accreditation/graduation. Friendly, focused and a good communicator, you will enjoy working with patients, their families, and your colleagues, and you will be dedicated to delivering a high standard of care performing a full range of vascular scans. Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jessica Lai-Humphries Job title: Lead Vascular Scientist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01612766872

Core Responsibilities

Perform a full range of vascular scans and help deliver a comprehensive vascular diagnostic and surveillance service for adult, women’s, children’s, and eye hospitals, as well as outreach clinics in Trafford. Work collaboratively with vascular scientists, physiologists, coordinators, surgeons, radiologists, specialist nurses, and other clinical teams.

Requirements

Applicants should have graduated from the Scientific Training Programme or hold accreditation with the College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science; candidates nearing graduation or accreditation may also be considered. The role calls for a friendly, focused communicator who works well with patients, families, and colleagues and is committed to high standards of care.