Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Technician
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Job summary
The Essex programme based at Southend University Hospital part of Mid and South Essex Foundation trust, has an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, team-oriented individual to join as a screening technician.
All training will be provided consisting of an accredited distance learning course with practical training taking place in active screening clinics. All equipment will be provided including cars, laptop, scanners.
The Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening service provides men aged sixty-five and above with diagnostic ultrasound examinations to rule out the presence of an AAA across England and Wales.
Main duties of the job
The role is patient focused and will involve travel to various sites throughout Essex to ensure maximum accessibility. This opportunity requires flexible working hours, Monday-Friday. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and to ensure our service users are at the forefront of all that we do.
You will reassure men attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them.
Ensure that the men attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening.
Working as an assistant practitioner, carry out abdominal ultrasound scans within standard operating procedures.
Following successful completion of the NAAASP course (NVQ level 3 in NHS Health Screening), you will work independently and make judgements according to experience and training.
Advice is available when needed for more complex situations but you will generally works on your own initiative without reference to the Line Manager, working independently in screening clinics.
You will possess a strong understanding of the invitation and administrative process, assisting with administration when not in screening clinics.
Having previous customer facing experience although patient/NHS experience not essential.
You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Have both excellent communication andIT skills.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Details
Date posted
28 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 a year Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CTC-BA-2156
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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