AAA Screening Technician

Job overview

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 Programmes aim is to reduce the number of people who die from an 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%.

The post holder will be required to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning within 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.

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 and a willingness and ability to be part of a small team.

The post holder must hold a full current UK driving licence and have access to a car during work hours.

Main duties of the job

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. In accordance with the current guidelines for sonographic scanning and AAA screening programme protocols.

Transport portable ultrasound equipment and clinic supplies to 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 a full list of duties of this job role, please refer to the job description.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please familiarise yourself with the job description and personal specification attachments located within the supporting document section of this advert. These documents will provide a comprehensive overview of this exciting role.

The most important attributes you will need to bring to the post are a strong commitment to health care provision, excellent organisational skills, dependability and a willingness and ability to work within a small team.