About this role
Job summary
AAA Screening is a fast paced, demanding environment with the team performing in excess of 12,000 ultrasound scans per year for men aged 65 years and over. Screening Technicians are expected to work and report autonomously. Challenges of the role include explaining the implications of screening, obtaining informed consent, performing ultrasound examinations and base line observations, discussing test results and providing reassurance and initial counselling when an aneurysm is identified.
The Lancashire & South Cumbria Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Service covers a wide geographical area . The post holder will be based at the Preston Business centre in Preston but will be required to travel to all of the screening venues within the Lancashire & South Cumbria area.
No experience in ultrasound is necessary however applicants must be educated to GCSE grade A-C standard (English Language, Mathematics and Science are essential) and have relevant experience of working within the healthcare sector.
The post holder will also need to complete a L3 health screeners diploma.
Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of this role is to independently undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning and base line observations as part of the community AAA screening programme. The post holder will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
The post holder will explain and reassure subjects attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them. The post holder will ensure that the members of the public attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening.
The successful applicant will undertake the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners. This includes ultrasound training over a 3-6 month period to ensure high standards of scanning are met in accordance with national standard operating procedures, an independent assessment of ultrasound technique by an assessment centre and multiple theoretical units/e-learning.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for motivated, sensitive, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join the established AAA Screening Team.
The primary purpose of this role is to independently undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning and base line observations as part of the community AAA screening programme. The post holder will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
The post holder will explain and reassure subjects attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them. The post holder will ensure that the members of the public attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening.
The successful applicant will undertake the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners. This includes ultrasound training over a 3-6 month period to ensure high standards of scanning are met in accordance with national standard operating procedures, an independent assessment of ultrasound technique by an assessment centre and multiple theoretical units/e-learning.
The post holder must have a clean driving licence and the use of a car with business insurance as they are required to use their own transport . Equipment is also transported between base and venue
Person Specification
Skills Essential
full uk driving licence
Qualifications Essential
GCSE maths english and science
Essential Essential
Knowledge of AAA Screening Programme Healthcare experience
Desirable
L3 Health screeners diploma
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Preston Business Centre
Watling Street Road
Preston
PR2 8DY
Employer's website https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)