Vascular Science Associate

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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The Vascular Science department is a patient facing ultrasound service. The team comprises of 3 Vascular Associates and 10 Clinical Vascular Scientists. The Vascular Science Associate role provides clinical support and administrative/reception needs for the department, contributing to the effective and safe running of the Vascular Science service., This is blended administrative and patient facing post. It will involve coordinating patient appointments, processing referrals and dealing with service user queries. It will also include preparing patients for ultrasound examinations and maintaining patient flow throughout the department.
Attention to detail is critical as are basic skills in Microsoft Office. You will have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team. You will be confident in your ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively so that you can coordinate multiple tasks without needing continual supervision. Admin experience is desirable, but not essential, and we do not expect you to have prior knowledge of vascular ultrasound as we will provide training.
Do you want to begin your NHS career? Or are you an NHS employee looking for progression or a change in direction? If you want to join our supportive team we welcome your application.
Shortlisting will be assessed against the person specification. Please clearly outline in the supporting evidence how your skills and experience meet these criteria., the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge., We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting