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AAA Screening Technician
| Posting date: | 10 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, HX3 0PW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9372-25-0250 |
Summary
To provide AAA screening within the community in accordance with national guidance and protocols, work alongside Primary Care and Vascular Services To work as a AAA screening technician carrying out ultrasound scanning working within standard operating procedures To work independently and make judgement according to experience and training To deal with anxious patients and their relatives with tact, patience, and discretion To accurately record clinical measurements and other information. You will ensure scan results are uploaded on a regular basis from off-site screening clinics to the screening office base (Calderdale Royal Hospital) in a safe and confidential way You will give patients their results of the scan offering further information, advice and support Deal with patient enquiries as appropriate and ensuring that you bring to the attention of the coordinator or administration staff any patient whose condition warrants it To support the Programme coordinator by reporting /recording incidents and medical emergencies in a professional manner To undertake training and tutorials as and when required and you will need to maintain clinical skills and knowledge Responsible for inputting and recording patient data accurately and securely To deal with queries from patients and carers confidentially and sensitively and to refer to appropriate area for resolution Provide patients and carers with general non-clinical advice and information about the screening service Ensure supplies of patient literature are available in clinics Ensure supplies of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and cleaning products are adequate Assist in development of the patient pathway from an administrative perspective ensuring all paperwork and relevant information is provided in a timely and efficient manner To ensure effective communications are maintained between the screening technician and the screening office Attend regular Team Meetings to address issues and input into the development of the service To inform the AAA Screening Coordinator of any issues relating to data or the service Ensure confidentiality and security of data in accordance with organisational requirements and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) To be flexible and able to provide cover for absence of other AAA Screening technicians/ administrators as required (sometimes at short notice) To carry out some administrative duties as and when required To carry out some Health Promotion duties as and when required