AAA Vascular Nurse Specialist inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
TUE 26 NOV 2024
Key responsibilities include ensuring high standards of ultrasound scanning per national protocols, coordinating patient care, and maintaining accurate data entry into relevant databases. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to work are essential, as the position may require occasional Saturday or evening work. The role is based at Wythenshawe Hospital but involves daily travel to various clinics in the region.
This is a permanent, full-time position with typical hours of Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30. The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from all individuals, providing support for those with special requirements. Interested candidates are urged to review the detailed job description and supporting documents before applying.
The Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme Greater Manchester & East Cheshire are looking to appoint a Specialist Screening Nurse to work in our friendly and successful 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 our diverse team 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 08:30-4:30 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 Wythenshawe Hospital but clinics are held daily across the Greater Manchester & East Cheshire region so the post involves daily travel.
About us
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
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