University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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 inpatient 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 inpatient 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.
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
* Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills
* Good IT Skills
* NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or Equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience as a Radiography Department Assistant
Experience and Knowledge
* Working within a healthcare team
* Experience of hospital/care work
* Experience of working as an RDA in an X-Ray and Ultrasound department
* Evidence of teamwork
* Experience in basic nursing care
Other requirements specific to the role
* Able to communicate with patients and staff
* Able to undertake tasks whilst maintaining patients' dignity
* Ability to assist in radiology ultrasound scans
* Ability to coordinate daily workflow to Vascular Ultrasound department
Personal Attributes
* Smart and presentable appearance
* Pleasant outlook
* Be able to use manual handling aids such as hoists, trolleys, and push wheelchairs
* Able to remain calm in stressful circumstances
Language requirement
* 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 name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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