Career Pathway

Career Pathways

Recent workforce and recruitment audits have shown that recruitment is difficult for most Trusts around the UK. Anecdotal evidence also shows that NHS Trusts are already working to resolve these workforce shortfalls with a diverse range of supporting roles, such as Vascular assistants, associates and practitioners.

The SVT has sought to support this by providing standardised qualifications to ensure high quality and safe care for patients.

There are now additional qualifications for to staff working within Vascular Science that potentially allow them to potentially move from level 2 to level 8 qualifications without leaving the profession.

News and updates  – Please see the following links

• Healthcare Science Career Framework
• AHCS apprenticeship info
• Level 2 Assistant qualification: Standard, Specification and Providers
• Level 3 AAA screening qualification: Specification and providers
• Level 4 (foundation degree) qualification: Standard, Specification and Providers
• Level 6 (degree) Qualification Update
  • Healthcare Science (Vascular Science) BSc Hons presentation
  • Vascular Science degree FAQ
• Level 7 (PgC/PgD/MSc): CASE accredited Vascular Ultrasound courses=
• Level 7 (STP) qualification: Standard and Providers
• SVT Accreditation information
• Level 8 (HSST) qualification: Specification and Providers
• Apprenticeship Information for applicants
• Apprenticeship information for Employers and FAQs
• National Job Profile for Healthcare Science Careers

Any queries or for more information please contact educationpathways@svtgbi.org.uk