Senior Vascular Scientist – Flexible Venous Ultrasound Expert in Exeter

Job Type: Flexible shifts

Location: Exeter, UK

Job Summary: We're excited to be looking for a senior accredited vascular scientist to join our team to help deliver lower limb venous ultrasound assessments for the growing demand of patients looking for treatment of varicose veins and thread veins. We're proud to be expanding our services across the UK and are looking for someone who is keen to work flexibly in Exeter and other south west clinic locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in collaboration with vascular GPs, you will be responsible for conducting detailed venous ultrasound assessments and contribute to the clinical diagnosis of venous insufficiency and reflux distribution.
• Maintain excellent patient records during appointments using our patient app software.
• Work closely with colleagues to triage cases requiring further input (we have near immediate responses from senior clinical leadership).
• Attend clinical specialty meetings to discuss the care pathway, training, or any support required.
• Provide a service for patients that is reassuring, compassionate and welcoming.

Required Qualifications/Screenings and Skills:

• Accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist (AVS accreditation) for more than 2 years with over 600 varicose vein scans conducted.
• MSc in Vascular Ultrasound.
• Membership to The College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science (CSVS).
• DBS check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred but Not Required Skills:

• Previous experience in private practice.
• Experience in echo guidance for varicose vein treatment.
• Good understanding and knowledge of venous disease pathophysiology.
• Experience as a senior vascular scientist within the NHS.

This might be a good fit for you if:

• You're a vascular scientist looking for a welcoming environment that prioritises strong team support – from the administrative team through to senior leadership.
• You're exploring options to continue mastering your skill as a vascular scientist.
• You're willing to do a bit of travelling to nearby clinics to help support with increased patient demand.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Clinical rotas reviewed and issued in advance.
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability.
• Discounts on treatments for you, family and friends.
• Team social events throughout the year.

The successful candidate will be reporting into our Lead Vascular Scientist.

About UK Vein Clinic: UK Vein Clinic are a team of leading vascular surgeons and specialist practitioners that are dedicated to providing world-class clinical outcomes and patient experiences using minimally invasive varicose vein and thread vein treatment techniques. With varicose vein treatment increasingly restricted within the NHS, UK Vein Clinic was created to deliver accessible options to patients at a price that's fair. Driven by the latest evidence and technology, and led by Professor Stephen Black, we're really proud to be helping our patients get back to doing the things they love most. We are proud to offer a friendly, welcoming, and flexible environment for our staff. As a data-driven organisation, we're doing our part to bring the future of health to more people with systems that work not just for our patients, but our clinical teams too.