Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical vascular science
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working on a rotational basis. 1 in 6)
- Job ref
- 153-SP03102
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Vascular assistant
Band 3
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills
- Good IT Skills
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- Working within a healthcare team
- Experience of hospital/care work.
- Experience of working as an RDA in an X-Ray and Ultrasound department.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of team-work
- Experience in basic nursing care
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Smart and presentable appearance
- Pleasant outlook
- Be able to use manual handling aids such as hoists, trolleys and push wheelchairs
Desirable criteria
- Able to remain calm in stressful circumstances
Language requirement
Desirable criteria
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Janine Fletcher
- Job title
- Lead Vascular Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000194567
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