AAA Screening Technician

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Draper's Fields, Coventry

AAA Screening Technician

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Draper's Fields, Coventry

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 8 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 40e196a1e5c643f1b0a5fbeea375dcb2

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal aortic ultrasound scanning as part of the community based National NHS AAA Screening Programme, ensuring this ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with National AAA Standard Operating Procedures., The post holder will reassure men attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them. The post holder will ensure that the men attending clinics are informed and aware of the implication of AAA Screening.

The post holder will be required to undergo regular assessment and to renew their accreditation at intervals as per the NAAASP Education and Training Framework.

Clinics are held at various locations within the screening programme area and the post holder is expected to travel to all locations and move portable screening equipment and supplies.

The post holder will work as an assistant practitioner, carrying out abdominal ultrasound scans within standard operating procedures. Following successful completion of the Health Screener's Diploma, the post holder will work independently and make judgements according to experience and training. Advice is available when needed for more complex situations, but the post holder generally works with their own initiative without refence to the Programme Manager.

Attendance at NHS AAA Screening Programme training and successful completion of the Health Screeners' Diploma is a necessity. The post holder must be able to drive and have a clean driving licence with business insurance and access to a car.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.