Training activity: 2

Details

Shadow a vascular scientist and reflect on their role

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

• Reflect on their role, considering:
• The referral systems from other professions
• The variety of investigations performed
• Their role in patient care. including communication, consent, history taking, patient experience
• Patient safety and quality control
• Relationships with service users and the requirements for providing patient centred care and support
• Pressures of the role and resilience
• Prioritisation of duties
• Interpretation of results with reference to national guidance

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Vascular Science to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Vascular Science.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Vascular Science.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Vascular Science with other specialties.