Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screener

Public Health Wales; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is recruiting a trainee AAA screener to support the Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme. The role includes performing abdominal ultrasound to determine aneurysm presence and communicating results with clear guidance to men attending community screening and surveillance clinics.

The trainee will undertake the Level 4 Diploma in AAA Screening and Level 3 Diploma in Fundamentals in Health Screening.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in AAA screening to be completed during training.
• Level 3 Diploma in Fundamentals in Health Screening required upon or during training.
• Welsh language ability is desirable for this post.

Responsibilities

• Perform abdominal ultrasound to determine if an aneurysm is present.
• Provide information and advice to men attending screening and surveillance clinics.
• Travel within the North Wales region; occasional travel to other regions of Wales.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

Level 4 Diploma in AAA Screening

Level 3 Diploma in Fundamentals in Health Screening

Job description

This post is covered under NHS Annex 21 salary arrangements. This will mean a no detriment arrangement for existing NHS employees. A continuation of existing salary maximum to the top of Band 3 for the duration of training. Once training is completed, the salary moves to the bottom of Band 4 and the increment date changes to reflect this. Applicants external to the NHS, the salary arrangement is 75% top of Band 4 for the duration of the training, although a credit can be applied for relevant experience to take the salary to the top of Band 3.

The Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme was implemented on 1 May 2013 reducing the AAA related mortality in the eligible population, that is, 65-year-old men living in Wales., The Screener will provide appropriate information to men attending the community screening and surveillance clinics, especially where barriers to understanding exist. The Screener will ensure that men attending clinics are fully informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening prior to gaining informed consent.

Performing an abdominal ultrasound to determine if an aneurysm is present or not and giving the appropriate results and advice.

The trainee screener will be expected to undertake the level 4 diploma in AAA screening and level 3 diploma in fundamentals in health screening. The training requires both academic and practical assessments. The role will cover the North Wales region, with occasional requirement to travel across other regions of Wales. Once training is completed the post holder will then become a permanent AAA screener. This role does require excellent hand eye coordination.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.