AAA Screening Technician

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting for an ultrasound practitioner to support the National AAA Screening Programme across Nottinghamshire. The role involves abdominal ultrasound scanning in community and hospital clinics, following national guidelines and local protocols.

You will undertake the Level 3 Health Screening Diploma (HSD) and yearly reaccreditation, maintain competency, and work as part of a small, dedicated team delivering high-quality care to eligible patients.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme within the Nottinghamshire multi-professional team.

The National AAA Screening Programmes aim is to reduce the number of people who die from a AAA in the eligible population. Those eligible for screening are in their 65thyear or older, assigned male at birth and who are registered with a GP. Research shows that by scanning those eligible for screening, reduces the rate of premature deaths from ruptured AAAs by up to 50%.

The post holder will be required to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning within various community and hospital-based clinics around the Nottinghamshire County, in accordance with national and local guidelines. Whilst ensuring work is undertaken to a high standard. The postholder must undertake and successfully pass, the national accredited Health Screening Diploma and yearly assessments of their continuing competency.

The most important attributes you will need to bring to the post are a strong commitment to health care provision, first-rate communication skills, excellent organisation skills, dependability, eagerness to learn and a willingness and ability to be part of a small team.

The post holder must have a full current UK driving licence and use of own vehicle for work purposes.

Complete and pass the Level 3 Health Screening Diploma (HSD) in AAA Screening (if not already obtained) and complete and pass the AAA yearly reaccreditation.

Organise and conduct ultrasound scans on the abdominal aorta in those people born male aged 65 years and over, to reduce deaths prior to rupture. In accordance with the current guidelines for sonographic scanning and AAA screening programme protocols.

Transport bulky portable ultrasound equipment and clinic supplies to approximately 50 various clinic locations around the county.

Undertake, record clinical measurements, and other patient information as required.

Inform patients of their results giving further information and offering support.

Deal with anxious patients and their relatives with tact, empathy, patience and discretion. Recognise where communication difficulties arise and overcome barriers to understanding.

Attend meetings and training sessions.

Maintain clinical skills, AAA screening knowledge, and continuous professional development.

The most important attributes you will need to bring to the post are a strong commitment to health care provision, excellent organisational skills, dependability, a willingness to learn and an ability to work within a small team.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.