Trainee AAA Screening Technician – Band 3

The NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) national screening programme aims to reduce deaths from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms through early detection, monitoring and treatment., We are looking for enthusiastic Screening Technician to join the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme in Gloucestershire and Swindon.

• Undertaking abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme (training will be given).
• Ensuring abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
• Explains and reassures patients attending the community abdominal aortic aneurysm-screening programme, especially where barriers to understanding exist.
• Ensures that members of the public attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening
• Checking patient details
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Involvement in promotion events, This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced screening technician to enhance their career and join a passionate and enthusiastic team. We are a very successful, high performing screening programme with an excellent reputation within our community and nationally.

We are a small friendly dynamic team, based in Gloucester who deliver ‘Aneurysm Screening’ to eligible men around the counties of Gloucestershire & Swindon.

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