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Vascular Ultrasound Department
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
University Hospitals Dorset

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital Vascular Ultrasound Department is part of the Radiology Directorate. It is located close to the Radiology (X-Ray) reception (A19). We specialise in:

  • Vascular Non-invasive diagnostics including Duplex (Doppler) Ultrasound

We are also associated with the Clinical Measurement Department at Poole Hospital.

Vascular Non-Invasive diagnostics including Duplex (Doppler) Ultrasound

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital is the hub for the Dorset and Wiltshire Vascular Network (DWVN) which also includes Salisbury District Hospital and Dorset County Hospital.

The vascular network is responsible for the management, diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease in Dorset, West Hampshire and South Wiltshire.

What is 'Vascular Disease'?

Vascular disease is any abnormal condition of the blood vessels (arteries and veins). You can read more about Vascular Disease by looking on the website of the Circulation Foundation- the vascular disease charity.

Patients are typically referred to us by vascular surgeons and stroke physicians in particular. However we are also referred patients from diabetes specialists, rheumatology, the eye unit, oncology and others.

What vascular work do we do?

  • We provide an in-patient and out-patient service Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm and Tuesday, Wednesday 8.30am-430pm. This includes the following scanning services:
    • Vascular one-stop outpatient clinics every day in Royal Bournemouth Hospital and occasionally in Poole hospital.
    • Daily deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) all-day clinic.
  • We provide a weekend TIA service two out of every three weekends. The third weekend is covered by Salisbury District Hospital.

Vascular tests we do here include:

  • Carotid Duplex Scan
  • Arterial Duplex Scan of Legs
  • ABPI (doppler test)
  • Leg Vein Reflux Duplex Scan
  • Leg/Arm Vein Duplex Scan (DVT)
  • Vein mapping-for-bypass
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surveillance
  • Arterio-Venous Fistula Duplex Scan
  • Arm vein/artery Duplex Scan pre fistula formation
  • Arterial Graft/stent surveillance
  • Iliac vein stent surveillance
  • Ultrasound for Giant cell / Temporal Arteritis

You can view our patient information leaflets here

You can also read about the work we do by looking on the website of the College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science (CSVS).

What qualifications do we have?

All staff are trained to a minimum of Masters degree level with undergraduate degrees in subjects such as sports science and physiology.

CSVS. They have been trained through either the CSVS accreditation route and/or through the National School for Healthcare Science Scientists Training Programme (STP). Most are qualified Clinical Scientists with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Contact

Janine Fletcher

Clinical Lead for Vascular Ultrasound at Royal Bournemouth Hospital

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X-ray

The X-ray departments at all of our hospitals provide a diagnostic service for the local population.

Working together, and benefitting from state–of–the–art technology, we aim to provide our patients with the very best in diagnostic and interventional imaging services.

On arrival to the X-ray reception, you will be greeted by our friendly clerical team. Our assistants will attend to you when it is time for your X-ray examination; supporting you with any queries you may have. To ensure that you as the patient receive optimum diagnostic images, you may be required to change into one of our hospital gowns.

All our radiographers are HCPC registered demonstrating both standards and high level of competency.  We support student radiographers from Exeter and Portsmouth Universities which are supervised at all time with no compromise to your patient experience while under our care.

We have a dedicated team of consultant radiologists and specialist radiographers who;

  • Ensure expert review and diagnostic interpretation of your imaging
  • Perform specialised procedures
  • 24-hour medical emergency service for patients seen through the emergency department

Please note, as of 11 March 2025, CT and X-ray services for the Royal Bournemouth's Emergency Department, and some inpatients, will move to the new facilities in the BEACH Building.

Referrals

All of the above services require a recognised clinical referral and an agreed appointment date and time.

The only exceptions to this are:

  • Patients who have been referred by their GP for a chest X–ray can present to the Royal Bournemouth X–ray department (not Poole or Christchurch) between 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays (excluding bank holidays). However, we ask that patients contact us before they attend, to ensure we have received the X-ray referral.
  • Patients who have been referred by their GP to rule out a broken bone (also known as a fracture), can present to the Royal Bournemouth X–ray department, (not Christchurch or Poole) between 9am – 4.30pm on normal weekdays. However, we ask that patients contact us before they attend, to ensure we have received the X-ray referral.

For all other X-ray referrals, please make an appointment first by calling the relevent number below.

Appointment times for Christchurch Hospital are Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm, Royal Bournemouth Hospital are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.15pm and Poole Hospital are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. These are the times for patients booking appointments only.

Please be aware that due to the unpredictable nature of a "walk–in" service, there is sometimes a short wait during busy times.

Poole Hospital x-ray:

X-ray (GP appointments): 0300 019 8606

X-ray (barium/fluoroscopy appointments): 0300 019 8002

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals x-ray:

X-Ray: 0300 019 4107

Radiology

The Department of Radiology comprises a large team of dedicated and experienced radiologists, radiographers, nurses, friendly support and administration staff.

Working together, and benefitting from state-of-the-art technology, we aim to provide our patients with the very best in diagnostic and interventional imaging services.

Radiology services

University Hospitals Dorset provide a wide range of radiology services across their three hospitals, including:

Please note, not all of the above services are available at each hospital.

As of 11 March 2025, CT and X-ray services for the Royal Bournemouth's Emergency Department, and some inpatients, will move to the new facilities in the BEACH Building.

Useful contacts at Poole Hospital:

  • Radiology reception: 0300 019 2256
  • General ultrasound appointments: 0300 019 2161
  • Obstetric ultrasound: 0300 019 2704
  • Nuclear medicine: 0300 019 2499
  • MRI scan appointments / reception: 0300 019 8506/2005
  • CT scan appointments: 0300 019 8284
  • X-ray (GP appointments): 0300 019 8606
  • X-ray (barium/fluoroscopy appointments): 0300 019 8002
  • Dorset Breast Screening: 01202 665511. Option 2
  • Private patients radiology: 0300 019 8192

Useful contacts for the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals:

  • X-ray: 0300 019 4107
  • Ultrasound: 0300 019 4512
  • CT: 0300 019 4247
  • MRI: 0300 019 4993
  • DEXA: 0300 019 4124
  • Clinical Measurement: 0300 019 4569

Referrals

All of the above services require a recognised clinical referral and an agreed appointment date and time.

The only exceptions to this are:

  • Patients who have been given a referral form by their GP for a chest X–ray 
  • Patients who have been given a referral form by their GP to rule out a broken bone (also known as a fracture)

In the above cases, patients can self present to the X-Ray department at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Please call the relevent X-ray department to obtain opening hours.

For all other X-ray referrals, please make an appointment. Please be aware that due to the unpredictable nature of a "walk–in" service, there is sometimes a short wait during busy times.

Subcategories

CT Scans

Ultrasound

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