AAA Screening Technician (Qualified or Trainee)

AAA Screening Technician (Qualified or Trainee)

The London Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme plays a vital role in detecting abdominal aortic aneurysms in men aged 65 and over, enabling early treatment to save lives. We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team as AAA Screening Technicians, either as a trainee or qualified professional.As part of this community-based programme, you will undertake abdominal ultrasound screening across South London, working to nationally recognised standards and guidelines. You will play a key role in ensuring patients are informed, reassured, and supported throughout the screening process.This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in patient care and health screening to gain specialist skills and contribute to an important public health initiative. You will receive comprehensive training (if appointed as a trainee) and be supported to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective screening services.

Main duties of the job

As an AAA Screening Technician, you will carry out abdominal ultrasound scans to assess images and provide accurate results, ensuring they are communicated appropriately to patients and their GPs. You will obtain informed consent, put patients at ease, and clearly explain the screening process, answering any queries or concerns.You will be responsible for recording and reporting screening data in line with GDPR, maintaining high standards of accuracy to avoid errors. You will use your knowledge of abdominal anatomy to identify and measure the aorta, escalating findings outside the normal range as required.The role also involves transporting portable ultrasound equipment to different community locations, working flexibly across a rota, and ensuring compliance with health and safety and national AAA Screening Programme (NAAASP) guidance. You will liaise effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and external partners, while upholding patient confidentiality and providing excellent standards of care and communication.

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.

Job responsibilities

Job title: AAA(Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm)Screening Technician (Qualified or Trainee)

Salary: £25,700 (trainee starting salary) up to £28,500 (qualified)

Hours: Monday-Sunday on a rota shift pattern, 37.5 hours per week

Location:London

Introduction:

The London AAA Screening Programme aims to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms in the eligible population of males aged 65 years and over. Early detection will enable treatment to save lives. The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of communitybased programme for the eligible screening population across South London. The post holder will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a specified standard in accordance with national guidance.

What you will do:

As a Trainee/Qualified AAA Screening Technician you will undertake ultrasound screening examinations and assess ultrasound images to deliver accurate results to patients and patient GP\’s, and provide appropriate information, advice and reassurance to patients. The post holder will also ensure that the men attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening in relation to surveillance and treatment pathways.

What you are responsible for:

• Undertaking all required duties in accordance with current NAAASP guidelines and local protocol including obtaining informed consent and putting patients at ease, clearly explaining the reasons for their invitation and answering any queries/concerns
• Communicating screening test outcomes (this may be directly to the patient or via his relative/carer or interpreter)
• Following the relevant protocol in terms of keeping the Screening Manager and Clinical Skills Trainer (CST) informed of any issues/concerns regarding patient welfare and seeking advice where necessary
• Accurately recording data and abiding by the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018
• Complying with health & safety regulations
• Using existing 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, or demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the above
• Being personally responsible for checking all recorded screening outcomes against patient information to avoid issuing of incorrect scan results.

We are looking for someone who has:

• An understanding of the clinical environment including patient care and confidentiality
• Experience in working within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels
• Understanding of commonly used medical terminology
• Physical ability to transport screening equipment between units and centres (e.g. portable ultrasound)
• The ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems, yet know when to refer to a line manager for support
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of using Microsoft and other IT Packages.

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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.

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