Job summary
- Main area
- Public Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: B3 whilst training. B4 once semi-independency assessment is completed.
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri with occasional weekends or evenings)
- Job ref
- 349-LCO-7808298*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Base will be a local AAA Screening venue closest to your home (agreed on offer)
- Town
- Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £24,937 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
AAA Screening Technician
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Manchester Local Care Organisation are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate Trainee Screening Technician with good communication skills to join the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire & Glossop Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (GMECAAASP) - a successful, innovative and friendly screening team, based at an agreed local AAA Screening venue closest to your home in Greater Manchester.
Applications are invited from both trainees and qualified AAA Screening Technicians. Working to National and Local Protocols you will use/be trained to use ultrasound technology to detect Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) in men aged 65 years and over in order to save lives.
Trainees will be offered formal training in AAA screening, including the use of ultrasound and all administration processes. This will lead towards qualifying with an eDiploma in Health Screening to confirm clinical competency as an independent AAA Screening Technician.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work at multiple sites across the Greater Manchester, East Cheshire & Glossop regions, transporting necessary equipment to clinics. It is essential that you are able to travel independently to fulfil the requirements of the post. The ability to meet the travel requirements of the role are essential, therefore the post holder must have access to a car with business insurance and a clean driving license.
This is a AFC Band 4 role (Band 3 whilst training, Band 4 upon semi-independent accreditation) for 22.5 hours per week, flexibly worked Monday - Friday office hours with the occasional early evening or weekend.
Enhanced DBS is essential.
Working for our organisation
| Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career. With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike. At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others. At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one. |
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
| To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 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, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. |
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level with 5 grade ‘C’ or equivalent experience or qualifications.
- Ongoing commitment to self-development training or education.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of health improvement and the role of screening as part of the NHS.
- Demonstrate ability to empathise, communicate sympathetically and sensitively with people and to have an understanding of the implications of working with people from different cultural backgrounds and ethnicity
Desirable criteria
- Has an understanding of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of dealing with members of the public in a face-to-face role.
- Experience of working unsupervised; being independently responsible for time management, able to achieve the objectives of the post and make correct decisions within a clear set of guidelines.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of administration practices and procedures in terms of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Clear and concise verbal communication skills - experience of communicating unfamiliar and/or sensitive information
- Basic keyboard skills and shows willingness to learn to use the relevant software.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a health or social care setting running clinics or similar services
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Angela Aldridge
- Job title
- AAA Screening Programme Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 291 2716
- Additional information
To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Angela Aldridge.
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