Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Nottinghamshire Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening multi-professional team.
The post holder will help support the delivery of the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme throughout Nottinghamshire. The Nottinghamshire AAA Screening Programme is one of 38 AAA Screening Programmes in England.
The National AAA Screening Programme's aim is to reduce the number of people who die from an AAA in the eligible population. Those eligible for screening are in the year they turn 65 or older, assigned male at birth and who are registered with a GP. Research has shown that by offering those eligible for screening, this reduces the rate of premature deaths from ruptured AAAs by up to 50%.
The post holder will support the health system to reduce inequalities in screening in accordance with the national Screening Inequalities Strategy, ensuring that the Screening Programme considers the needs of all individuals. This post will require establishing effective partnerships with local communities, third sector organisations commissioners, providers and local authorities.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, has a positive 'can do' attitude to meet the needs of the Screening Programme and Administration Team and someone who will promote an open, friendly and inclusive working environment.
The post hold must have a full, current, UK driving licence and have access to a car during working hours.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will co-ordinate, audit and produce regular reports on work undertaken to tackle health inequalities, ensuring that everyone can access the Nottinghamshire AAA Screening Programme and improve uptake. The post holder is also expected to support the team in developing a comprehensive annual timetable of awareness raising events and to attend these events, especially in the under-served communities held throughout Nottinghamshire. Some of these activities occur at the weekend and occasionally in the evenings.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level/NVQ 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
Desirable
- Passed the European Computer Driving Licence (DVLA)
- Understanding and use of the AAA Screening Management and Referral Tracking system (SMaRT)
Experience
Essential
- Experience monitoring data over time and make recommendations for improvement in service
- Excellent keyboard skills - confident using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent data input and analysis skills
- Proven experience of patient pathway management
- Experience in managing change
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Dealing with patients and complaints
- Working effectively within a team
- Working effectively on own initiative
- Must have full understanding of the latest Data Protection Act and be fully conversant with patient confidentiality
- Using and monitoring social media accounts
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Knowledge and understanding of the national Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
- Undertaking audits and data entry
- Undertaking and producing audit reports
- Clerical or administrative team working in a clinical environment
- Database handling
- Experience of hospital systems such as Medway PAS and NOTIS
- Establishing effective partnerships with local communities / commissioners / third sector organisations / providers or local authorities
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to clearly and accurately convey written and verbal information
- Ability to compose letters, forms, reports and tables using computer programmes from information collected
- Excellent grammar and spelling
- Ability to communicate with a range of different professional groups and identify barriers to communication
- Recognises own role as part of an effective team
- Recognises training requirements & opportunities for continuous team improvement
- Show willingness to assist/help others within the team
- Is open to suggestions, ideas and new working practices within a team
Desirable
- Ability to use the correct form of communication to get a message across
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Effective judgement skills for decision making - including on patient enquiries
- Ability to identify and analyse problems and quickly report/act on them
- Effective data analytical skills
- Aptitude for detail and accurate data entry skills
- Ability to interpret and manipulate information/data for audit purposes
Planning and Organisations Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work and work within prescribed deadlines
- Good co-ordinator skills
- Give consistent and stable performance under pressure
- Work autonomously
- Manage time effectively and use initiative
- Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of prompt timekeeping and good attendance at the workplace
- Ability to multi-task several complex tasks, many of which are on-going
Physical Skills
Essential
- Use a computer and telephone headset for long periods
- Sustained concentration and accuracy with data entry/analysis and information tracking - paying attention to detail
- Handle deliveries including large quantities of leaflets, paper and envelopes
- Ability to fold and insert large quantities of correspondence into envelopes
- Ability to drive and transport equipment/consumables/leaflets, etc. from vehicles to screening locations / awareness raising venues
- Ability to stand for long periods of time when undertaking raising awareness events with members of the public
- Ability to meet and greet patients within a clinic setting
- Occasional exposure to upset/distressed/angry patients and relatives
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Consistently works to a high standard and conscientious approach to work
- High standards for own and others behaviour and personal presentation
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic with a positive approach to working as part of a team
- Remains calm and co-operative under pressure in difficult and uncertain situations
- Displays self-confidence, innovation and positive image
- Seeks appropriate training opportunities for continuous development professional development
- Works in line with organisational goals and objectives
- Uses resources cost effectively
- Flexibility in working times, when required
- Full, current, driving licence with regular access to vehicle
- CRB check satisfactory to the Trust
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level/NVQ 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
Desirable
- Passed the European Computer Driving Licence (DVLA)
- Understanding and use of the AAA Screening Management and Referral Tracking system (SMaRT)
Experience
Essential
- Experience monitoring data over time and make recommendations for improvement in service
- Excellent keyboard skills - confident using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent data input and analysis skills
- Proven experience of patient pathway management
- Experience in managing change
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Dealing with patients and complaints
- Working effectively within a team
- Working effectively on own initiative
- Must have full understanding of the latest Data Protection Act and be fully conversant with patient confidentiality
- Using and monitoring social media accounts
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Knowledge and understanding of the national Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
- Undertaking audits and data entry
- Undertaking and producing audit reports
- Clerical or administrative team working in a clinical environment
- Database handling
- Experience of hospital systems such as Medway PAS and NOTIS
- Establishing effective partnerships with local communities / commissioners / third sector organisations / providers or local authorities
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to clearly and accurately convey written and verbal information
- Ability to compose letters, forms, reports and tables using computer programmes from information collected
- Excellent grammar and spelling
- Ability to communicate with a range of different professional groups and identify barriers to communication
- Recognises own role as part of an effective team
- Recognises training requirements & opportunities for continuous team improvement
- Show willingness to assist/help others within the team
- Is open to suggestions, ideas and new working practices within a team
Desirable
- Ability to use the correct form of communication to get a message across
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Effective judgement skills for decision making - including on patient enquiries
- Ability to identify and analyse problems and quickly report/act on them
- Effective data analytical skills
- Aptitude for detail and accurate data entry skills
- Ability to interpret and manipulate information/data for audit purposes
Planning and Organisations Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work and work within prescribed deadlines
- Good co-ordinator skills
- Give consistent and stable performance under pressure
- Work autonomously
- Manage time effectively and use initiative
- Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of prompt timekeeping and good attendance at the workplace
- Ability to multi-task several complex tasks, many of which are on-going
Physical Skills
Essential
- Use a computer and telephone headset for long periods
- Sustained concentration and accuracy with data entry/analysis and information tracking - paying attention to detail
- Handle deliveries including large quantities of leaflets, paper and envelopes
- Ability to fold and insert large quantities of correspondence into envelopes
- Ability to drive and transport equipment/consumables/leaflets, etc. from vehicles to screening locations / awareness raising venues
- Ability to stand for long periods of time when undertaking raising awareness events with members of the public
- Ability to meet and greet patients within a clinic setting
- Occasional exposure to upset/distressed/angry patients and relatives
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Consistently works to a high standard and conscientious approach to work
- High standards for own and others behaviour and personal presentation
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic with a positive approach to working as part of a team
- Remains calm and co-operative under pressure in difficult and uncertain situations
- Displays self-confidence, innovation and positive image
- Seeks appropriate training opportunities for continuous development professional development
- Works in line with organisational goals and objectives
- Uses resources cost effectively
- Flexibility in working times, when required
- Full, current, driving licence with regular access to vehicle
- CRB check satisfactory to the Trust
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
AAA Screening Office, F11, Curie Court, Queen's Medical Centre campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)