This post sits within the Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme at Public Health Wales. The post holder trains and supervises new staff who carry out abdominal aortic scans, and oversees quality assurance under programme policies. Training is delivered across north west Wales, so travel between units and centres is part of the role. Fit depends on a recognised ultrasound qualification, accreditation and significant abdominal imaging experience.
What the job involves
- Provide clinical skills training to new staff undertaking abdominal aortic screening
- Supervise new screening staff who perform abdominal aortic scans
- Support and oversee supervision and quality assurance for AAA screeners in line with programme policies
- Deliver training across north west Wales
- Travel independently between units and centres
What’s required
Qualifications
- Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU)
- Postgraduate diploma or certificate in general medical ultrasound
- Postgraduate certificate in vascular ultrasound
- Full SVT accreditation as an Accredited Vascular Scientist (AVS)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
- Adherence to the SCoR Code of Professional Conduct or appropriate professional body standards
Experience
- Significant experience in abdominal ultrasound imaging, including assessment of the abdominal aorta
- Experience of education and clinical supervision in ultrasound for trainees at all levels
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Assessing colleagues' work and initiating further training where needed
- Assessing the abdominal aorta and identifying deviation from normal
- Teaching complex sonography skills, including identifying AAAs
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical governance
- Understanding of patient care and confidentiality
Other
- Willingness to travel independently between units and centres and adapt to off-site working
- Interest and enthusiasm in the screening programme and its benefits to the community
Nice to have
- Ability to speak Welsh
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
