Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Screening Technician to join the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme to deliver screening throughout Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk. - Undertaking abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme - Line manages the screening technicians - Training and assessing new screening technicians undertaking the 'Health Screeners Diploma'.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a keen, motivated Screening Technician to develop their professional practice, leadership and management experience, within an established and supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced Screening Technician you will be required to lead the Screening Technicians in the day to day management and supervision of screening delivery, ensuring efficient, effective and timely working across all community sites.
You will assist the Screening Programme Manager in conducting annual appraisals and recruitment for the Screening Technicians. To hold a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent or willing to work towards this, as this will be essential for the training of future Screening Technicians, jointly with the Clinical Skills Trainer The post includes ad hoc cover to the AAA Screening Programme Manager for annual leave/ sickness / where required.
You will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures, maintaining and continuously develop high standards of care. About us We are a small friendly dynamic team, based in and around Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk who deliver 'Aneurysm Screening' to eligible men around the local counties. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced screening technician to enhance their career and join a passionate and enthusiastic team. We are a very successful, high performing screening programme.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th September 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 30th September 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th September 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 30th September 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma for health Screeners plus full accreditation as a NAAASP Screening Technician
- Good standard of general education
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent
- Or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject
- Evidence of continuing education and professional development which should include yearly accreditation.
Desirable
- CAVA qualification
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Fully accredited screening technician
- Accurate data entry skills
- Familiarity with keyboard use
- Familiarity with personal computers
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Hospital environment and patient care and confidentiality
- Understanding of common medical terminology
- Interest and enthusiasm in AAA screening and it's benefits to the community
- Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient's enquiries and problems.
Desirable
- Experience of working within clinical environment
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal skills
- Clear spoken and written English
- Legible handwriting
- Politeness and patience
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels
- Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible and independent approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work accurately on own initiative
- Attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma for health Screeners plus full accreditation as a NAAASP Screening Technician
- Good standard of general education
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent
- Or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject
- Evidence of continuing education and professional development which should include yearly accreditation.
Desirable
- CAVA qualification
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Fully accredited screening technician
- Accurate data entry skills
- Familiarity with keyboard use
- Familiarity with personal computers
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Hospital environment and patient care and confidentiality
- Understanding of common medical terminology
- Interest and enthusiasm in AAA screening and it's benefits to the community
- Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient's enquiries and problems.
Desirable
- Experience of working within clinical environment
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal skills
- Clear spoken and written English
- Legible handwriting
- Politeness and patience
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels
- Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible and independent approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work accurately on own initiative
- Attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).