Our Vascular Ultrasound team includes highly trained Clinical Vascular Scientists who hold specialist postgraduate qualifications. Many are officially recognised as Accredited Vascular Scientists (AVS) and are registered with the College and Society for Vascular Science (CSVS) and/or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as Clinical Scientists.
Some team members may still be working towards full accreditation. In these cases, they are CSVS members and are gaining experience under supervision. We’re also supported by skilled Vascular Practitioners, an administration team, and a Pathway Coordinator, working together to provide safe, high-quality care.
We are also supported by our Vascular Practitioners and Administration and Pathway Coordinator.
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I started working in the Vascular Studies Unit based in the Leicester Royal Infirmary in 2001 as a Vascular Technician. I soon started training as a Clinical Vascular Scientist and gained full AVS accreditation in 2006. I served as the SVT President in 2011. I have stayed with the team and moved to our new department at Glenfield Hospital in 2017 and became the VSU manager in Jan 2019. I enjoy the variety clinical work, management and developing our specialist services. I currently chair the Professional Standards Committee for the SVT.
I am the regional Lead for TCD for the National Sickle cell services. I also work with UKAS as an assessor for IQIPS Service Accreditation, and with the National School for Healthcare Science as an Equivalence Assessor. I love catching up with our regular surveillance patients, and scanning in the emergency VALS clinics and wards. Outside of work I enjoy riding my horse, mountain biking, paddle boarding, and snowboarding with my son.
I started working in the Vascular Studies Unit in 2003, and qualified as an Accredited Vascular Scientist in 2007. I enjoy the variety of scans my job involves, and particularly like working with and helping patients. I am the Clinical skills trainer and QA Lead for the Leicester Aneurysm Screening Programme. Outside of work I enjoy riding my horse and spending time with my family and pets.
I have been working with the VSU in Leicester since 1992, as well as spending time working in other Vascular departments including a period in Australia. I served as SVT President in 2003, as well as having other SVT committee roles including Conference Secretary. I have a keen interest in research and supporting new innovations involving vascular ultrasound and am currently on the SVT Research committee. Outside of work I enjoy travelling.
I joined the Vascular Studies Unit in 2017 after completing the Scientist Training Programme in 2014. I have held my Accredited Vascular Scientist qualification since 2018. I am currently Chair of the SVT Education Committee and have previously been an officer for Continued Professional Development. I am also part the George Davies Research Team. Outside of work I enjoy trail running and exploring the National Forest.
I started my training in Portsmouth in 2011 and qualified in 2014, then joined the VSU team here in Leicester in May 2020. I love meeting patients and the often spontaneous nature of our work. I also enjoying training others and have been a member of the Education Committee for our professional body, the Society of Vascular Technology since 2014. Away from work, my favourite place to be is outdoors with our 2 young boys and energetic dog!
I started in VSU as a trainee in 2013 and qualified through the Scientist Training Programme in 2016 and have been with the Vascular service ever since. I spent two and a half years on the Female Aneurysm Screening Study, which was one of the largest research projects of its kind and published in medical journals such as The Lancet and The British Journal of Surgery. I enjoy all aspects of vascular sonography, particularly liking carotid and lower limb arterial scans.
I joined the VSU team in 2015 after completing my vascular ultrasound course in 2014, following roles as the Aneurysm Screening Manager, and AAA ultrasound screening nurse. I trained and worked as a nurse since 2000, working in a variety of settings including emergency medicine and education and practice development. I am a Clinical skills trainer for the Leicester Aneurysm Screening Programme. I love to unwind by practicing and teaching Yoga, and enjoy time with my family.
I joined the team in August 2022, and prior to this role I worked in Kettering General Hospital in the same role for 2.5 years. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Ultrasound in 2016. I love sonography in general and the challenges my role brings on daily basis, so working with highly motived and specialised team helps me to improve and evolve my clinical skills for the betterment of the clients /patients. Outside work I enjoy running, practice meditation and reading about philosophy.
I joined the Highly Specialised VSU Team in October 2022. I finished Bachelor of Science in Nursing and became a Philippine Registered Nurse in 2010 that served as a requisite to be a Vascular Technologist in 2012. I enjoyed providing quality healthcare through ultrasonography that I took up additional training course and became a Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer in 2014. I worked at Pines’ City Doctor’s Hospital in 2012-2016 and transferred to Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center in 2017-2022. Now, I am diving through the vast entity of Vascular Science and a beauty of each is unveiled; moulding and equipping me to become a modest Clinical Vascular Scientist. I am ever grateful to have this supportive and thriving team. Outside of work, I enjoy church activities and road trips with family.
In January 2024 I joined the Vascular Studies Unit as a Trainee Clinical Vascular Scientist and working towards my SVT professional accreditation. I completed my Master’s degree in cardiovascular rehabilitation from the University of Hull in 2022 and worked briefly as a nursing assistant at the Hull University Teaching hospital NHS Trust before starting my career in vascular ultrasound. I am passionate about patient care, science, learning, and love meeting people. My new role gives me the opportunity to enjoy all. As a trainee, I am constantly learning and getting hands on clinical experience with the assistance of my knowledgeable and supportive team. Outside of work I enjoy reading, watching movies, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
I previously worked as a Diabetic Eye Screener/ Grader, and joined the VSU team in Jan 2024. I’m currently working towards my goal to become a Vascular Practitioner, training with the VSU team and completing a BSc Vascular Science. My team is supportive and skilful which have definitely inspired me to work my way up to become a Clinical Vascular Scientist as a long term goal. Vascular science is fascinating and I look forward to see how I far I can develop in this field.
I started working for UHL in 2000 as a Medical Physics Technician, and also trained in Urodynamics. I provide Vascular Technician services across all 3 UHL sites, and completed training for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ultrasound scans in 2015. I enjoy international traveling, eating out and mobile technology.
I started my work within the UHL as a domestic at the Leicester General in 2008. I was then able to join the TIA Clinic team in 2010 as the clinic coordinator, looking after patients who were being investigated for mini-strokes in the urgent busy one-stop clinics. It was a huge decision to leave there to join VSU team, but this was made easy as I already knew VSU staff from their work in the TIA clinic. Outside of work I love being around my family, especially my 8 grandchildren who I love to spoil. For relaxing I love going to the theatre.