Description
The Hertfordshire Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme is looking for a part-time Screening Technician.
The NHS AAA Screening Programme offers screening to all men aged 65 and over in England to reduce deaths associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms through early detection.
As a Screening Technician within the programme, you will deliver screening services in community clinics across Hertfordshire, carrying out ultrasound scans for men aged 65 and over to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Using a handheld ultrasound machine, you will perform scans and explain the results to participants at the time of their appointment.
The role involves travelling extensively between community clinics held at various locations across Hertfordshire, including hospitals and GP practices.
You will be responsible for setting up the screening equipment before each clinic and safely packing it away at the end of the session.
Following each clinic, you will also be responsible for downloading and uploading the screening images onto the NEC system, ensuring that records are completed accurately and in line with the programme's requirements.
This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, a flexible approach to working and a commitment to delivering a high standard of patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme.
- Ensure that men attending clinics are booked smoothly and efficiently and are aware of the benefits and risks of AAA screening programme and give informed consent to the procedure.
- Have confidence in dealing with people in a caring, safe, supportive and sensitive manner.
- Be a dedicated, enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking with excellent concentration and powers of perception with ability to multitask.
- Flexibility is high on the agenda due to having short notice changes.
- A good team player is essential with the ability to work alone confidently making unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems.
- Ability to work under pressure and working to tight deadlines.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a qualified AAA Screening Technician would be an advantage; however, full training will be provided for suitable candidates.
- Training is delivered over approximately 18 months to two years, leading to a Level 3 Health Screener Diploma.
- Successful candidates will be supported to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to deliver high-quality screening in accordance with national operating procedures.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £29,812 to £32,715 a year pro rata inc. HCA
- Part-time position working 22.5 hours per week
- Occasional weekend clinics may be required
Person Specification:
- NAAASP approved training course for screening technicians - full training will be given of the Level 3 Health Screener Diploma
- Good standard of general education (5 GCSE's or equivalent including human biology) or NVQ level 3 qualification in relevant subject.
- Understanding of the hospital environment and patient care & confidentiality.
- Understanding of commonly used medical terminology.
- Basic understanding of ultrasound procedures.
- Outstanding patient/customer care.
- Working with the public.
- Working as part of a team