Training activity: 8

Details

Shadow a vascular nurse 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

• Consider:
  • Pressures of the role and resilience
  • Prioritisation of duties
  • Patient communication and the requirements to provide patient centred care and support
  • Relationships with service users
  • Interpretation of results with reference to national guidance
  • Value added service
  • Focusing on referral systems from other professions

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.