Main area Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme Grade Band 3 while training, will rise once completed the Health Screener Diploma Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9am-5pm Monday - Friday,) Job ref 253-0625-7163042
Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Russells Hall Hospital Town Dudley Salary £24,625 - £29,114 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/06/2025 23:59
Band 3 while training, will rise once completed the Health Screener Diploma
Job overview
A n opportunity has arisen to join the Black Country Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme as a trainee AAA Screening Technician. This small, friendly and driven team that takes pride in delivering an excellent screening service to the populations of Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
The primary purpose of the role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) NHS Screening Programme. The Programme are looking to welcome an enthusiastic trainee AAA Screening Technician or fully or partially trained Screening Technician.
The successful candidate must undertake a Diploma for Health Screeners specialising in AAA and, following successful qualification, will work independently, making judgements according to experience and training. The post holder will ensure that screening subjects attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA Screening.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must undertake a Diploma for Health Screeners specialising in AAA and, following successful qualification, will under take ultrasound scans in community settings, work independently, making judgements according to experience and training. The post holder will ensure that screening subjects attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA Screening. Will also support with the administrative duties of the programme, with guidance from the AAA Screening Team.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role once qualified in the HSD – Health Screener Diploma is to undertake Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) ultrasound screening as part of the Black Country AAA Screening Programme. The post holder will ensure the screening undertaken is performed to a high and accurate standard and in accordance with National AAA Standard Operating Procedure. The post holder will also undertake administrative duties for the programme.
The post holder will reassure men attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them. The post holder will ensure that the men attending clinics are informed and aware of the implication of AAA Screening.
Clinics are held at various locations across the Black Country including Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall. The post holder is expected to travel to the different locations and move screening equipment and supplies.
The post holder will work as an assistant practitioner, carrying out abdominal ultrasound scans within standard operating procedures. Following successful completion of the Health Screener’s Diploma, the post holder will work independently and make judgements according to experience and training. Advice is available when needed for more complex situations, but the post holder generally works with their own initiative. You will be required to undergo regular assessments and to renew accreditation at intervals as per the NAAASP Education and Training Framework.
For this post the candidate must successfully completion of the Health Screeners’ Diploma - AAA and be able to drive with a clean driving licence with business insurance and must have access to a car.
Person specification
* Roles and experience - Clinical
* Worked in hospital environment
* Professional and respect
* Experience with IT software
* Knowledge of SMaRT
Information
* Knowledge of the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
* Full Clean British Driving Licence - with access to a car with business insurance
* Working in a Team
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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT
We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes. On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.
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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Name Karina Lloyd Job title Black Country AAA Screening Programme Manager Email address karina.lloyd2@nhs.net Telephone number 01384321125 Additional information
If you have any questions, please contact the AAA Screening Office on 01384 321125 EXT 1125 Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
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