Job Description
Are you a compassionate, driven, and organised professional looking for a meaningful healthcare role? Join North Bristol NHS Trust as a Vascular Clinical Support Worker and become part of a dedicated team delivering essential patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Vascular Clinical Support Worker eager to develop skills in a dynamic outpatient environment. If you’re passionate about healthcare and enjoy working closely with clinical teams to improve patient experiences, this is the perfect role for you.
Why Work as a Vascular Clinical Support Worker at North Bristol NHS Trust?
Working as a Vascular Clinical Support Worker means supporting the rapid access outpatient clinics within the Vascular Surgery department. You’ll play a vital role in patient care by working alongside nurses, clinical specialists, vascular scientists, and podiatrists to assist patients with urgent vascular conditions, including diabetic foot issues.
Your Key Duties as a Vascular Clinical Support Worker
As a Vascular Clinical Support Worker, you will be responsible for:
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Ensuring smooth patient flow through outpatient clinics.
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Removing and replacing dressings and offering basic patient care.
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Booking appointments and handling patient phone enquiries.
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Completing baseline vascular tests under supervision (training provided).
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Assisting the vascular team with clinical tasks and patient preparation.
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Supporting clinic operations by managing equipment and supplies.
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Escorting patients when needed to other departments.
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Updating patient details and records using Careflow and CRIS systems.
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Taking an active role in audits and maintaining clinic readiness.
About North Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK, providing services to over 500,000 residents across South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and North Bristol. As a leading teaching hospital and Major Trauma Centre, we’re recognised for excellence in specialties like neurosciences, orthopaedics, renal, transplant, neonatal, and emergency care.
Our commitment to learning, diversity, and patient-centred care makes us a great place to grow your healthcare career.