The Associate Vascular Technician role supports the Clinical Vascular Scientists in 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 through flow 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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard
Desirable
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.
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).
Closing Date: 01 July 2026
