Job summary
"This post will commence from April 2025".
We have an exciting opportunity for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Technician at Band 4 level to join our friendly and dynamic team atPilgrim Hospital Boston and Trust wide.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking candidate to join us. If you are wanting to develop your knowledge on healthscreening services and are a team player then this could be the job for you.
The Lincolnshire AAA Screening Programme is a national programme that has an annual cohort of approximately 5,000 patients. We also runour own surveillance programme for those patients who have been diagnosed with an AAA. We currently screen in 10 locations county wide.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the Lincolnshire AAA Screening Programme. The post holder will ensure abdominal ultrasound screening is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures, following completion of the Health Screener Diploma.
The post holder will reassure men attending the Lincolnshire AAA Screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them. The post holder will ensure that the men attending these clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA Screening.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in the healthcare sector
- Excellent communication skills to be able to negotiate, motivate etc.
- Understanding of hospital environment (patient care & confidentiality)
- Ability to impart complex information
Desirable
- Experience working within the Vascular or Ultrasound specialities
- Experience working in a clinical environment
- Experience working in a Screening Programme
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
- Good IT skills (email, excel, word etc)
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to use specialised equipment
- Willingness to travel between locations
- Ability to work accurately and multi-task
- Awareness and knowledge or the dignity in care agenda and Trust values
- Self-motivated
- Supports equality and promotes diversity
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work flexibly and travel to other sites
- Potentially work unsocial hours
- Self-motivated
- Act in ways that support equality and promote diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in the healthcare sector
- Excellent communication skills to be able to negotiate, motivate etc.
- Understanding of hospital environment (patient care & confidentiality)
- Ability to impart complex information
Desirable
- Experience working within the Vascular or Ultrasound specialities
- Experience working in a clinical environment
- Experience working in a Screening Programme
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
- Good IT skills (email, excel, word etc)
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to use specialised equipment
- Willingness to travel between locations
- Ability to work accurately and multi-task
- Awareness and knowledge or the dignity in care agenda and Trust values
- Self-motivated
- Supports equality and promotes diversity
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work flexibly and travel to other sites
- Potentially work unsocial hours
- Self-motivated
- Act in ways that support equality and promote diversity
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).
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).
