Job summary
- Main area
- AAA Screening Programme
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (2 posts x 22.5 hours. Over 3 days per week. Some clinics start from 08:30, with some finishing 16:30)
- Job ref
- 320-SURG-1266
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Derby Hospital
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 pro rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/10/2025
Employer heading

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Technician
Band 4
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
The Derbyshire Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme are seeking to recruit 2 part-time Band 4 Screening Technicians to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning throughout the county, as part of the National AAA screening programme. This small, friendly team takes pride in delivering and excellent screening service to the population of Derbyshire.
The aim of the screening programme is to reduce deaths from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms with the target screening population of men in their 65th year. Men who have an aneurysm detected through screening will be offered treatment or monitoring, depending on the size of the aneurysm.
You will be required to report scan results and their implications verbally to patients at the clinic, participate in health promotion, maintain safe use of ultrasound equipment and export and transfer images and results data electronically.
The post holder will ensure that ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with National AAA Standard Operating Procedures.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals with healthcare experience, who have the ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, organise and prioritise workload and communicate at all levels.
To be considered for this role the successful candidate must undertake a Diploma for Health Screeners specialising in AAA within 24 months of joining the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post requires highly developed physical skills where a high degree of precision and high level of hand and eye coordination are essential.
Post holder reassures patients attending and explains the programme to them in order that they are informed of the implications of AAA screening and are able to make a decision to consent, especially where barriers to understanding exist.
The post will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital but will work predominantly at our 30 community screening clinics across the whole of Derbyshire so the ability to travel between sites together with screening equipment and supplies is essential. The post holder will also undertake administrative duties for the programme.
The successful candidates will have a driving license and access to a car which is fully insured for business use.
The hours will be worked flexibly over 3 days during the working day (Weekdays, start/end times can vary between 08.30-16.30 hrs) and the occasional Saturdays to suit the needs of the service.
Closing date of applications: 18 September 2025
Date of interview: 6 October 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE A-C (9-4) grade in English and Maths or equivalent
- Full driving licence with daily access to a car
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Excel and Word
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 3 in relevant subject (National Screening Diploma)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in working within a health care setting
- Understanding of commonly used medical terminology
- Understanding of patient care and confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge of Health Screening
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Knowledge of the AAA Screening Programme
- Knowledge of Ultrasound
Analytical/Judgement
Essential criteria
- Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquires and problems
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate both excellent written and verbal communication skills
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Miller
- Job title
- AAA Screening Programme Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 789859
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