Senior Clinical Scientist (Vascular)

Job Summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to maternity cover until 29th October 2027 .

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The role of the post-holder is to participate in the provision of Vascular Ultrasound and other services by the Non-Ionising Radiation section of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering. The section delivers a range of clinical, scientific, technical and advisory services relating to the application of non-ionising at the University Hospital of Wales and other hospital sites. It comprises 6 clinical scientists, 1 STP trainee, 2 healthcare assistants, 2 administration staff. There are strong links with vascular surgery, medicine, haematology, nephrology, cardiology and other clinical services in the Health Board, as well as Cardiff University.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder is required to provide safe, effective and timely diagnostic vascular ultrasound services to the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and General Practitioners as directed. This will involve the use of complex imaging and measurement equipment for direct patient assessment; they will assume a high degree of autonomy, taking direct responsibility for reporting the results of the investigation to referring clinicians and advising the patient on the appropriate course of action. They will also be expected to provide scientific and clinical support in the areas of vascular ultrasound, participate in the research and development activities of the Section, contributing to the teaching and training of staff and students.

Participating in the provision of a safe diagnostic vascular ultrasound service. Performing highly specialist investigations appropriate for Level 7 of the Healthcare Science Career framework, including within the Department and outpatient clinics, and portable scans.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future

Details
Date posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001-HS035-0726
Job locations: University Hospital Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom

Job description
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• First degree in physical sciences and MSc or equivalent

Desirable

• Management Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Research and Development. Teaching and Training

Desirable

• Vascular Ultrasound

Skills
Essential

• Effective oral and written communication. Establishing effective professional relationships

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Special knowledge
Essential

• Ultrasound physics and vascular anatomy

Desirable

• Policies of NHS Wales Corporate, clinical and research governance

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Strategic thinking. Decisive, determined, diplomatic. Flexible attitude to work

Desirable

• Ability to cope with unpredictable situations and workload

Other
Essential

• State registered Clinical Scientist (or eligible to work towards registration)

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address: University Hospital Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website (https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/)

Contact
Clinical Lead for Vascular Ultrasound, Eleanor Blaxland, eleanor.blaxland@wales.nhs.uk, 02921843547