AAA Screening Technician

Job summary

The Derbyshire Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme are seeking to recruit 2 part-time Band 4 Screening Technicians to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning throughout the county, as part of the National AAA screening programme.

The aim of the screening programme is to reduce deaths from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms with the target screening population of men in their 65th year. Men who have an aneurysm detected through screening will be offered treatment or monitoring, depending on the size of the aneurysm.

You will be required to report scan results and their implications verbally to patients at the clinic, participate in health promotion, maintain safe use of ultrasound equipment and export and transfer images and results data electronically.

The post holder will ensure that ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with National AAA Standard Operating Procedures.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals with healthcare experience, who have the ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, organise and prioritise workload and communicate at all levels.

Although we cover the whole of Derbyshire, we are looking at candidates to undertake screening in the north of the county, covering Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, and High Peak areas.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the National AAA Screening programme. This is undertaken to a high standard in accordance with the national standard operating procedures. The post requires highly developed physical skills where a high degree of precision and high level of hand and eye coordination are essential.

Post holder reassures patients attending and explains the programme to them in order that they are informed of the implications of AAA screening and are able to make a decision to consent, especially where barriers to understanding exist.

No previous experience is required as formal training will be given although experience of the NHS would be ideal. Candidates must also be willing to undertake any educational or training courses to comply with local and national programme requirements.

The post will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital but will work predominantly at community screening clinics across the whole of Derbyshire so the ability to travel between sites is essential.

The successful candidates will have a clean driving license and access to a car which is fully insured for business use.

The hours will be worked flexibly over 3 days during the working day (Weekdays, 08.30-17.00 hrs) and the occasional Saturdays to suit the needs of the service.

Closing date of applications: 4 April 2024

Interview date: 18 April 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Rd

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Rd

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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