Job summary
The Vascular Healthcare Science Associate Technician is a member of the Vascular Testing team who supports Clinical Vascular Scientists to meet the departmental clinical and administrative needs. They will have a responsibility to provide diagnostic tests (within Scope of Practice) care and assistance to patients undergoing vascular ultrasound in the Vascular Testing outpatient department as well as inpatients on the ward, the Emergency Department and peripheral outpatient clinics.
The post holder will aid the Vascular Testing team in the day to day running of the department, with clinical and administrative tasks to facilitate the throughput of patients attending the department.
If training is required, the successful candidate will be appointed at Band 3 with automatic progression to Band 4 on completion of qualifications/training.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Science Associate Technician will support the Vascular Testing scientist team deliver the diagnostic vascular service at NBT. You will be working directly with patients, performing and reporting defined diagnostic tests including ABPI's exercise testing, TCP02 TBI's and AAAs and following protocols and procedures in line with a set Scope of Practice. In addition your role will include providing administrative support, booking and contacting patients and dealing with telephone queries, ordering stock and any other associated administrative duties to support the team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to work within Healthcare Science as part of a small team and isflexible and adaptable to change.
Good communication skills are essential in dealing with a wide range of people you will meet.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is the hub for the Major Arterial Centre for the Bristol, Bath and Weston Vascular Network. Vascular Testing is central to the Network and is based in the modern Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital in Bristol which is a busy vibrant andmulti cultural city.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an individual who wishes to start a career in Healthcare Science. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team providing clinical and administration support. Achieving relevant qualifications are encouraged and supported. We are a progressive enthusiastic and friendly unit and work within one of the largest Vascular Networksin the UK . The Vascular Testing team is comprised of six clinical vascular scientists, two renal specialist nurses, two assistants/technicians, an STP trainee and an administrator.
Being located at the major arterial and trauma centre for Bristol we are a busy department with an annual work activity of over 11,000 scans per year. The job provides variation with staff required to perform investigations in the Vascular Testing outpatient department, the Emergency Department, pre-op medi rooms, on the inpatient wards and peripheral outpatient clinics in surrounding hospitals where required.
Work life balance and staff well being is an important element of the department's ethos. Work pattern requests are considered taking this important element into account alongside service delivery requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities :
- To deliver (including reporting) an ABPI, Toe pressure and TCP02 service as specified by Vascular Scientist without direct supervision.
- To perform AAA ultrasound scans following strict protocols and guidelines without direct supervision of a Vascular Scientist.
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To use a range of verbal and non-verbal tools to communicate effectively with patients and carers to facilitate the execution of investigations. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating e.g. patients who may be dysphasic, deaf or blind, depressed or aggressive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities :
- To deliver (including reporting) an ABPI, Toe pressure and TCP02 service as specified by Vascular Scientist without direct supervision.
- To perform AAA ultrasound scans following strict protocols and guidelines without direct supervision of a Vascular Scientist.
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To use a range of verbal and non-verbal tools to communicate effectively with patients and carers to facilitate the execution of investigations. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating e.g. patients who may be dysphasic, deaf or blind, depressed or aggressive
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 2 A levels and/or relevant NVQ3 or equivalent in Science or Healthcare
Desirable
- Diploma in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Evidence of competency in ABPI's and TBI testing
Work Experience
Desirable
- Working or volunteering in a healthcare or caring setting
- Vascular, general ultrasound or National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the health care science setting
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to complete documentation accurately
Desirable
- Experience of handling difficult telephone calls
- Knowledge of hospital computer systems such as CRIS, Careflow and EDMS or proven record of learning new systems
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Willingness to communicate with a wide range of people
- Willingness to undertake training in healthcare science or administration
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 2 A levels and/or relevant NVQ3 or equivalent in Science or Healthcare
Desirable
- Diploma in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Evidence of competency in ABPI's and TBI testing
Work Experience
Desirable
- Working or volunteering in a healthcare or caring setting
- Vascular, general ultrasound or National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the health care science setting
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to complete documentation accurately
Desirable
- Experience of handling difficult telephone calls
- Knowledge of hospital computer systems such as CRIS, Careflow and EDMS or proven record of learning new systems
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Willingness to communicate with a wide range of people
- Willingness to undertake training in healthcare science or administration
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
