Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sonographer /Accredited Vascular Scientist  to assist with the delivery of training for the  North East and North Cumbria Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme,  based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital but required to attend the screening sites within the catchment area.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and sensitive individual to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning in the community and support local training of the Screening Technicians/Screening Nurse Practitioners. You will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team working closely with NAAASP approved vascular units to provide an effective patient focused service.  You will also be encouraged to undertake a range of training and development activities.

You will be expected to have a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards.

The successful candidate will need to have a clean driving licence and a car available for use with insurance for business purposes

Main duties of the job

•    To be responsible for the training, supervision and quality assurance of the Screening Technicians/Screening Nurse Practitioners in accordance with national and local policies.
•    To undertake accurate abdominal aortic ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme.  
•    To ensure all aortic ultrasound scanning is performed to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
•    To ensure that members of the public attending clinics are informed and are fully aware of the implications of AAA screening.

•    To provide health promotion to men identified with an aneurysm.

•   To work as a member of the multi disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective service to patients/clients within the screening centre and screening sites.

•   To undertake professional and technical training requirements as required by the North East and North Cumbria AAA Screening Programme.

Working for our organisation

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.