AAA Screening Technician Trainee - Travel-Ready & Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; Oxford; Ibrido; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a trainee Screening Technician to support the Thames Valley AAA screening programme in community clinics across Oxford. The role involves ultrasound scanning of the abdominal aorta, following national standards, and supporting men with explanations and results.

No prior experience is required as full training toward a Level 3 Diploma is provided; the post holder starts as an assistant practitioner before scanning independently.

Competenze

• Good standard of general education (5 GCSEs)
• Understanding of hospital environment, patient care and confidentiality
• Willingness to train as a technician

Mansioni

• Day-to-day operation of community AAA screening clinics
• Organise and carry out abdominal aortic ultrasound scans to a high standard under the NAAASP and national SOPs
• Reassure men attending clinics, explain the screening test and its implications
• Inform men of their scan result and ensure correct processing
• Communicate the outcome to the man or via a relative, carer or interpreter, and offer support on the pathway
• Despatch scan results promptly and confidentially from off-site clinics to the screening office
• Deal with medical and patient queries, prioritising work and escalating concerns as needed
• Handle incidents and medical emergencies per local policy, supporting other screening staff
• Keep programme managers informed of caseload and difficulties, seeking advice where needed

Conoscenze

Good communication skills

Computer literate

Attention to detail

Autonomous with good organisational

Formazione

5 GCSEs

Descrizione del lavoro

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a trainee Screening Technician to support the Thames Valley AAA screening programme in community clinics across Oxford. The role involves ultrasound scanning of the abdominal aorta, following national standards, and supporting men with explanations and results.

No prior experience is required as full training toward a Level 3 Diploma is provided; the post holder starts as an assistant practitioner before scanning independently.