Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
AAA Screening Technician
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An Exciting Opportunity
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 Programme
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 65th year 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%.
Role Description
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.
Key Attributes
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
- A willingness and ability to be part of a small team
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Requirements
- 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
- 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
For the full list of duties of the job, please refer to the job description.
About NUH
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jacky Kirk
- Job title: AAA Screening Deputy Manager
- Email address: jacqueline.kirk4@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07812 268028
I am contactable Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. If I do not answer please leave me a voice message and I will call you back as soon as I can.
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