Job summary
A vacancy for a part time screening technician/administrator has arisen within the Norfolk and Waveney screening programme. The post plays a pivotal role in the AAA screening programme and we are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, flexible and organized screening technician to undertake Abdominal Aortic Ultrasound scanning in the community. You will work as a screening technician carrying out ultrasound techniques to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures. For applicants not qualified as a screening technician you will be required to undertake the level 3 Health Screener Diploma.Attends office base once a week to ensure image transfer is complete and undertakes administrative duties for the AAA screening programme.
Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme. The post holder will ensure that men attending clinics are booked smoothly and efficiently and are aware of the benefits and risks of AAA screening programme and give informed consent to the procedure. Our clinics are scheduled across Norfolk and Waveney in various venues e.g. GP practices and hospitals with occasional visits to local prisons to ensure we cover our entire gentlemen in the area. The screening technician will need to have confidence in dealing with people in a caring, safe, supportive and sensitive manner. You must be dedicated, enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking with excellent concentration and powers of perception with the ability to multitask. Flexibility is high on the agenda due to having short notice changes. A good team player is essential with the ability to work alone confidently making unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems. You will need the ability to work under pressure and work to tight deadlines. You must have good organizational skills. Carrying moderate weight equipment needs to be taken from venue to venue. The post holder must hold a full clean British driving license as you are required to drive to various venues daily. A pool car is available for use.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Observe and care for men attending the screening clinic, liaising with administrative staff, nurses, medical and screening programme staff as appropriate and in the best interest of the patient and any escorts.
- Deal with anxious patients and their relatives with tact, patience and discretion. Recognise where communication difficulties arise and overcome barriers to understanding.
- Carry out other duties in accordance with the current guidelines and the programme protocol including: obtaining informed consent; putting patients at their ease, explaining the reasons for their invitations and answering any queries.
- Communicate the outcome of the screening test to the man (this may be via his relative or carer or interpreter); provide additional information and offer support appropriate to the outcome/patient pathway.
- Contact patients and arrange and manage appointments system for the Screening Programme. This will include negotiating re arrangement of admissions/appointments over the telephone.
- Deal with messages from clinician and GPs as required, ensuring that the Screening Coordinator is kept fully informed.
- Use knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the abdominal aorta to identify the area to be scanned and any measurements taken which are outside the normal range.
- Apply specialist training and experience to manipulate ultrasound machine controls to gain maximum image optimisation.
- Apply experience and training to deliver outcome of the screening test clearly and correctly.
- Analyse scan data to ensure the quality and other factors meet with agreed protocols. Flag/record any issues as appropriate, decide on course of action from available options and ensure screening office is kept informed.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Observe and care for men attending the screening clinic, liaising with administrative staff, nurses, medical and screening programme staff as appropriate and in the best interest of the patient and any escorts.
- Deal with anxious patients and their relatives with tact, patience and discretion. Recognise where communication difficulties arise and overcome barriers to understanding.
- Carry out other duties in accordance with the current guidelines and the programme protocol including: obtaining informed consent; putting patients at their ease, explaining the reasons for their invitations and answering any queries.
- Communicate the outcome of the screening test to the man (this may be via his relative or carer or interpreter); provide additional information and offer support appropriate to the outcome/patient pathway.
- Contact patients and arrange and manage appointments system for the Screening Programme. This will include negotiating re arrangement of admissions/appointments over the telephone.
- Deal with messages from clinician and GPs as required, ensuring that the Screening Coordinator is kept fully informed.
- Use knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the abdominal aorta to identify the area to be scanned and any measurements taken which are outside the normal range.
- Apply specialist training and experience to manipulate ultrasound machine controls to gain maximum image optimisation.
- Apply experience and training to deliver outcome of the screening test clearly and correctly.
- Analyse scan data to ensure the quality and other factors meet with agreed protocols. Flag/record any issues as appropriate, decide on course of action from available options and ensure screening office is kept informed.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education (5 GCSEs or equivalent)
- NVQ 3 in relevant subject, plus: Specialist training and short courses to Diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of hospital environment and patient care and confidentiality
- Understanding of commonly used medical terminology.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a clinical environment.
Skills
Essential
- Clear spoken and written English
- Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems.
- Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff.
- Legible handwriting
- Good communication skills including verbal
- Politeness & patience
- Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible and independent approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work accurately on own initiative
- Attention to detail
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education (5 GCSEs or equivalent)
- NVQ 3 in relevant subject, plus: Specialist training and short courses to Diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of hospital environment and patient care and confidentiality
- Understanding of commonly used medical terminology.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a clinical environment.
Skills
Essential
- Clear spoken and written English
- Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems.
- Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff.
- Legible handwriting
- Good communication skills including verbal
- Politeness & patience
- Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible and independent approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work accurately on own initiative
- Attention to detail
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).
