Communication and working relationships

·       Act as the first point of contact for patients, carers, GPs, and hospital staff regarding AAA screening enquiries.

·       Communicate clearly, empathetically, and professionally with patients who may be anxious or distressed.

·       Communicate sensitive information and provide advise to patients who may have concerns about

·       Signpost and promote lifestyle advice/support services.

·       Liaise effectively with Programme Managers, Vascular Consultants, Clinical Skills Trainers, nursing staff, screening technicians, GPs, and hospital staff.

·       Manage non-attendance by contacting patients to identify reasons and rearrange appointments as appropriate.

·       Record all communications accurately and escalate concerns, complaints, or complex issues to senior staff when necessary.

·       Recognise where communication difficulties arise and overcome barriers to understanding.

Analytical and judgement

·       Assess image and measurements to determine the presence of aneurysms and identify abnormal findings within agreed guidelines.

·       Respond appropriately to incidents or medical emergencies, seeking senior support when required.

·       Work independently, prioritising workload within standard operating procedures.

·       Make judgements based on training and experience, seeking advice for more complex situations.

Planning and organisation

·       Safely transport, set up, operate, and maintain portable ultrasound equipment at off-site clinics.

·       Communicate effectively with team members to organise equipment and clinic arrangements day to day.

·       Prepare clinic bookings, venues, and coordinate day to day clinic logistics in conjunction with the Programme Manager

·       Attend meetings as required.

Physical skills

·       Manipulate and calibrates ultrasound equipment with high degree of accuracy and precision involves good hand and eye coordination and fine motor skills.

·       Accurately manoeuvre equipment and patients for ultrasound scans

·       Driving to clinics across Devon

·       Standard keyboard skills

Patient and client care

·       Undertake abdominal aortic ultrasound scans in accordance with AAA Programme protocols and standard operating procedures

·       Prepare, explain, and provide scan results to patients at clinic, offering reassurance and appropriate information

• Assess image quality and measurements to determine the presence of aneurysms and identify abnormal findings within agreed guidelines

·       Contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient, and patient-focused screening environment

·       Understand the AAA pathway to be able to provide clinical advice to patients

·       Work collaboratively as part of a small, committed team to ensure a consistently high standard of care

·       Act on complaints, seeking advice where necessary

·       Support patients who may be anxious about having an aneurysm

·       Provide advice/information, including lifestyle and health promotion to patients and healthcare workers  

Policy and service development

·       Ensure confidentiality and safe handling of patient data at all times.

·       Comply with Infection Control policies, including correct use of PPE and disposal of clinical waste

·       Participate in service reviews and contribute suggestions for service improvement

·       Follow AAA Programme protocols and standard operating procedures

Finance, equipment and other resources

·       Monitor clinic capacity to ensure optimal use of staff time and resources

·       Monitor and request orders of clinical and office supplies

·       Ensure safe use, cleaning, storage, and transportation of ultrasound equipment

·       Report equipment faults promptly

People management and training

·       Support the induction and training of new staff where required

Information technology and administrative duties

·       Ensure accurate recording of clinical and administrative data across IT systems, databases, and spreadsheets

·       Circulate scan results and correspondence to patients, GPs, and vascular specialists in line with programme guidelines

·       Manage patient invitations, appointments, cancellations, and re-bookings using manual and electronic systems

• Accurately record and manage patient data in accordance with confidentiality and information governance requirements

·       Use patient administration system for extracting patient information when required

Research and development

·       Assist with data collection for audit, research, and national vascular screening requirements

Freedom to act

·       Work independently on a day-to-day basis, managing own workload, while recognising when to seek guidance from senior colleagues

·       Make routine judgements based on training and experience, seeking advice for more complex situations

·       Respond appropriately to incidents or medical emergencies, seeking senior support when required