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AAA Screening Specialist Nurse | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 14 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 November 2024 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE3 9QP |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6556419/358-6556419-RRCV |
Summary
Due to a growing cohort of patients we are looking to appoint a Specialist Screening Nurse for the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme to work in our small and friendly specialist nurse team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in population screening who would like to expand their nursing role by undertaking training to perform ultrasound scanning.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Level 3 Diploma
for Health Screeners which will be undertaken on the job and with dedicated study time and support.
The successful candidate will join a team of Specialist Screening Nurses responsible for providing care for patients participating in the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme.
The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning in nurse led clinics as part of the community AAA screening programme and undertake nurse assessments for those patients who screen positive for AAA.
The post holder will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures as identified by the National Screening Programme (NAAASP).
The role will involve coordinating care, working autonomously and addressing the needs of individuals that arise. It will also entail detailed and accurate data entry into local and national databases.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to their work.
Working days are mainly Monday to Friday 9-5 but with occasional Saturday or evening work. A degree of flexibility regarding days worked is essential.
This is a permanent position.
Our base is at Glenfield Hospital but clinics are held daily around Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland so the post involves daily travel.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
· high-quality care for all,
· being a great place to work,
· partnerships for impact, and
· research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
· we are compassionate,
· we are proud,
· we are inclusive, and
· we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
The AAA Screening specialist nurse will run nurse led screening clinics in GP surgeries and other community based venues throughout Leicestershire and Rutland carrying out ultrasound scans, and providing health assessment and lifestyle advice/counselling to men who screen positive for abdominal aortic aneurysm, below the referral threshold.
Duties will include:
• Organise follow up for patients with positive scans including referral into Vascular surgery where appropriate.
• Assess and counsel men at specific points in the screening process, to give advice on changes in lifestyle and where appropriate make referrals to local health and welfare services. This will be in accordance with the AAA Screening care pathway.
• To provide support, advice, and referrals (if appropriate) to ensure individuals who screen positive for AAA understand the issues and consequences associated with AAA management and surveillance. This includes the risks of being in the surveillance programme and current treatment options.
• Provide advice, education, support and information to patients as required and involve patients in planning and delivery of care.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients.
• Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of the patient especially in relation to on-going care.
• To be a point of contact for any man who wishes to discuss any concerns related to their clinical findings.
• Participate in the delivery of health optimisation initiatives within the local programme.
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024