Clinical Vascular assistant

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2024

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Job summary

We are offering an opportunity for an individual who wishes to work in the exciting world of Healthcare Science.

As the successful candidate you will be an integral part of the Vascular Ultrasound team providing clinical and administrative support to facilitate the day-to-day running of the department. You will have a significant impact on patient care and outcomes, assisting clinical vascular scientists in routine and urgent vascular testing, as well as independently performing basic vascular tests.

We are a small, friendly unit working as part of the hub of the Dorset and Wiltshire Vascular network to provide a diagnostic service to 9 vascular consultants. We also support a DVT clinic, acute stroke in patient service and TIA clinic.

This is a full time post however part-time hours will be considered for suitable candidates.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Vascular Assistant will support the Vascular Ultrasound team in delivering the diagnostic vascular service at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

You will be working directly with patients, providing care and assistance in the examination rooms as well as performing and reporting basic diagnostic investigations, namely Ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) measurement using hand-held Doppler.

You will support the vascular service by helping to document clinical data, organising in patient scans, dealing with telephone queries, ordering stock and any other associated administrative duties to support the team.

You will also be expected to enter into a weekend working rota. Good communication skills are essential in dealing with the wide range of people you will meet.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP03102

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills
  • Good IT Skills

Desirable

  • Can perform Ankle-Brachial Pressure Indexes (ABPIs)
  • Computer Skills e.g. ECDL
  • NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or Equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience as a Radiography Department Assistant

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Working within a healthcare team
  • Experience of hospital/care work.
  • Experience of working as an RDA in an X-Ray and Ultrasound department.

Desirable

  • Evidence of team-work
  • Experience in basic nursing care

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Able to communicate with patients and staff
  • Able to undertake tasks whilst maintaining patients' dignity.
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to assist in radiology ultrasound scans
  • Ability to coordinate daily workflow to Vascular Ultrasound department

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Smart and presentable appearance
  • Pleasant outlook
  • Be able to use manual handling aids such as hoists, trolleys and push wheelchairs

Desirable

  • Able to remain calm in stressful circumstances

Language requirement

Desirable

  • Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills
  • Good IT Skills

Desirable

  • Can perform Ankle-Brachial Pressure Indexes (ABPIs)
  • Computer Skills e.g. ECDL
  • NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or Equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience as a Radiography Department Assistant

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Working within a healthcare team
  • Experience of hospital/care work.
  • Experience of working as an RDA in an X-Ray and Ultrasound department.

Desirable

  • Evidence of team-work
  • Experience in basic nursing care

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Able to communicate with patients and staff
  • Able to undertake tasks whilst maintaining patients' dignity.
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to assist in radiology ultrasound scans
  • Ability to coordinate daily workflow to Vascular Ultrasound department

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Smart and presentable appearance
  • Pleasant outlook
  • Be able to use manual handling aids such as hoists, trolleys and push wheelchairs

Desirable

  • Able to remain calm in stressful circumstances

Language requirement

Desirable

  • Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Vascular Scientist

Janine Fletcher

janine.fletcher@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194567

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP03102

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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