About this role
Job summary
The Associate Vascular Technician role supports the Clinical Vascular Scientistsin meeting the departmental clinical and administrative needs.
They will be responsible for providing diagnostic tests, as well as assisting patients who are undergoing Vascular Ultrasound.
They will also assist in the day to day running of the department, taking on administrative tasks, alongside clinical ones, in order to facilitate the throughflow of patients attending the department.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist physiological measurement (ABPI and TBPI) blood flow measurement skills to patients attending the Vascular Laboratory.
Be responsible for the day to day organisation of the caseload therein.
To have completed NWAFT wound care and dressing training and be able to remove / reapply wound dressings as and when required.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. vascular surgeons, doctors, nurse practitioners and allied health professionals.
To participate both formally and informally in the promotion of education and training to junior doctors, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals in the principles and practice of non-invasive vascular assessment, namely ABPI's and exercise ABPI's.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description Job responsibilities
Join our team and become part of a collaborative environment where your skills will be nurtured, and your contributions valued. Take the first step towards an exciting career in North West Anglia FT by applying now!
Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE standard
Desirable
NVQ Level III
Experience Essential
Previous experience within a clinical environment Experience of wound care and wound dressings
Desirable
Practical experience of ABPI and TBPI Experience of MDT participation
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of CRIS and PACS
Desirable
Knowledge of local NHS targets and initiatives Knowledge of Trust electronic systems (Evolve, Epro, Carestream, E-track)
Key Skills Essential
Accuracy & Attention to detail Ability to communicate and relate information concisely to Clinicians and other Health Professionals
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Edith Cavell Campus
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)