Job summary
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.
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 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values and behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education (5 GCSEs A-C grade or equivalent, including English and Maths)
- Must be willing to undertake any internal and external training
- Must be able to demonstrate ongoing personal development
Desirable
- Have NVQ level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
- Successfully reaccredited as a AAA Screening Technicians
Experience
Essential
- Must understand hospital environment and patient care & confidentiality
- Evidence of understanding medical terminology
- Previous use and understanding of computer systems
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office software
- Working in a team
- Strong evidence of communicating sensitive information.
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting
- NHS experience
- Performing ultrasound
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with participants and external contacts.
- Good clear spoken and written English
- Politeness and patience
- Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels, including where there are barriers to understanding
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems.
- Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff
- Ability to work on own initiative
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible & independent approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Good work ethic
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake ultrasound scanning which may be repetitive
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Ability to transport equipment from vehicles to various screening locations around the county
- Ability to move / lift ultrasound machines
- Accurate data entry skills
- Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Essential
- Must be able to work flexibly - some early evenings and Saturdays required
- Ability to concentrate and multi-task
- Ability to adapt to different working environments
- Ability to take frequent interruptions
- Ability and willingness to travel between units and centres
- Ability and willingness to transport screening equipment and other items between units and centres
- Ability to undertake role related training and achieve required standard
- Willingness to attend meetings and training events throughout the UK
- Must be able to drive
- Must hold a full UK driving licence; insurance to include business use as extensive travel is required around the county
- Use of own vehicle for work purposes
- DBS 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 values and behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education (5 GCSEs A-C grade or equivalent, including English and Maths)
- Must be willing to undertake any internal and external training
- Must be able to demonstrate ongoing personal development
Desirable
- Have NVQ level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
- Successfully reaccredited as a AAA Screening Technicians
Experience
Essential
- Must understand hospital environment and patient care & confidentiality
- Evidence of understanding medical terminology
- Previous use and understanding of computer systems
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office software
- Working in a team
- Strong evidence of communicating sensitive information.
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting
- NHS experience
- Performing ultrasound
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with participants and external contacts.
- Good clear spoken and written English
- Politeness and patience
- Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels, including where there are barriers to understanding
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems.
- Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff
- Ability to work on own initiative
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Flexible & independent approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Good work ethic
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake ultrasound scanning which may be repetitive
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Ability to transport equipment from vehicles to various screening locations around the county
- Ability to move / lift ultrasound machines
- Accurate data entry skills
- Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Essential
- Must be able to work flexibly - some early evenings and Saturdays required
- Ability to concentrate and multi-task
- Ability to adapt to different working environments
- Ability to take frequent interruptions
- Ability and willingness to travel between units and centres
- Ability and willingness to transport screening equipment and other items between units and centres
- Ability to undertake role related training and achieve required standard
- Willingness to attend meetings and training events throughout the UK
- Must be able to drive
- Must hold a full UK driving licence; insurance to include business use as extensive travel is required around the county
- Use of own vehicle for work purposes
- DBS 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queens Medical Centre site
F11, Curie Court, Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)