Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in the Cardiovascular department. A screening technician with a demonstrable commitment to the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Programme to undertake AAA screening across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and sensitive Screening Technician to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning in the Community.
Full accredited training in AAA screening is mandatory. No previous experience is required as training will be given to ensure high standards of scanning in accordance with National operating procedures. The training also enables the scanner to have confidence in explaining the screening programme, reassuring patients about the implications of the scan and arranging the next steps, should that be required.
You will be expected to stay in the post for two years following completion of training to ensure continuity and stability within the programme.
This role is suitable for people from a variety of backgrounds who can undertake the mandatory accredited training, supervised scanning, and assessment.
The role involves travelling across Hampshire & the Isle of Wight to run clinics and deliver AAA screening in the community.
Applicants must have full clean driver's license and access to vehicle.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate will undertake a Level 3 Health Screener Diploma, and ultrasound training to become an accredited AAA Screening Technician.
This person will have the opportunity to be part of a hard-working dedicated team that screen men in their 65th year with the aim of preventing mortality in the community.
The person will use mobile ultrasound equipment to obtain images of the aorta and communicating the results with tact and discretion to the subjects.
The candidate will be able to demonstrate teamwork, autonomy, attention to detail, the ability to multitask, travel to and from clinics in and around Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Undertaking tasks such as uploading and downloading clinic lists and subject AAA images, attend training sessions with the Clinical Skills Trainer, and participate in Staff and Board Meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate will undertake a Level 3 Health Screener Diploma, and ultrasound training to become an accredited AAA Screening Technician.
This person will have the opportunity to be part of a hard-working dedicated team that screen men in their 65th year with the aim of preventing mortality in the community.
The person will use mobile ultrasound equipment to obtain images of the aorta and communicating the results with tact and discretion to the subjects.
The candidate will be able to demonstrate teamwork, autonomy, attention to detail, the ability to multitask, travel to and from clinics in and around Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Undertaking tasks such as uploading and downloading clinic lists and subject AAA images, attend training sessions with the Clinical Skills Trainer, and participate in Staff and Board Meetings.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GSCE pass level or equivalent standard.
- Human Biology or NVQ 3 in relevant subject
- EITHER Hold a Specialist Training: NAAASP approved training course for screening technicians OR have the ability and willingness to undertake the specialist training
- Understanding of commonly used medical terminology.
- Understanding of hospital/Health care environment, patient care & confidentiality.
- Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels
- Ability to work accurately on own initiative, and under pressure.
- Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems.
- Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff
- Flexibility to cover service requirements
- Good organisational skills, flexible & independent approach to work
- Accurate data entry skills, and familiarity with personal computers
- Excellent concentration and powers of perception, ability to multi-task.
- Ability to take frequent interruptions and change jobs mid-stream.
- Interest and enthusiasm in the screening project and its benefits to the community.
- Adaptability to different working environments off-site.
- Ability to transport screening equipment between units and centres.
- Ability to travel independently between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits.
Desirable
- Familiarity with undertaking audits and presentations.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GSCE pass level or equivalent standard.
- Human Biology or NVQ 3 in relevant subject
- EITHER Hold a Specialist Training: NAAASP approved training course for screening technicians OR have the ability and willingness to undertake the specialist training
- Understanding of commonly used medical terminology.
- Understanding of hospital/Health care environment, patient care & confidentiality.
- Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels
- Ability to work accurately on own initiative, and under pressure.
- Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems.
- Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff
- Flexibility to cover service requirements
- Good organisational skills, flexible & independent approach to work
- Accurate data entry skills, and familiarity with personal computers
- Excellent concentration and powers of perception, ability to multi-task.
- Ability to take frequent interruptions and change jobs mid-stream.
- Interest and enthusiasm in the screening project and its benefits to the community.
- Adaptability to different working environments off-site.
- Ability to transport screening equipment between units and centres.
- Ability to travel independently between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits.
Desirable
- Familiarity with undertaking audits and presentations.
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).
