Job summary
- Main area
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening technician
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 297-7373587
- Employer
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Preston Business centre
- Town
- Preston
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 0
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Technician
NHS AfC: Band 4
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
The post holder is based at Preston Business Centre in Fulwood Preston but will be required to travel to all screening venues within the Lancashire & South Cumbria region.
AAA Screening is a fast paced, demanding environment carrying out over 11,000 ultrasound scans per year for men aged 65 years and over. Screening Technicians are expected to work and report autonomously. Challenges of the role include obtaining informed consent, performing ultrasound examinations and base line observations, discussing screening test results and providing reassurance when an aneurysm is found.
We are looking for motivated, sensitive and enthusiastic individuals to join the established AAA Screening Team.
No experience in ultrasound is necessary but applicants must be educated to GCSE grade A-C standard (English Language, Mathematics and Science are essential) and have experience of working within the healthcare sector.
The successful applicant will undertake the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners. This includes ultrasound training over a 3-12 months
Applicants must have a clean driving licence and a use of a car with business insurance as they are required to use their own transport to attend venues throughout Lancashire & South Cumbria.
This post is offered on a part time basis only and shift patterns will include a mixture of 7.5 hour and 11.25 hour shifts. The post holder must be able to demonstrate full flexibility within the core hours of the service.
Main duties of the job
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Travel to and from clinic sites throughout Lancashire & South Cumbria. Gains verbal consent for the procedure to go ahead Independently undertakes abdominal ultrasound scanning and base line observations, as part of the community AAA screening programme. Ensures abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures. Explains and reassures patients attending the community abdominal aortic screening programme. Provides initial support for those men identified with abdominal aortic aneurysm. Ensures that members of the public attending clinics are informed and aware of implications of AAA screening. Carry out health promotion to promote the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening programme. Deliver behavioural advice through localised Making Each Contact Count programme to include signposting to other section 7a screening programmes. Enters data onto the NAAASP database.
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Working for our organisation
Employed by Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust but based in Preston Lancashire the trust provides 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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Travel to and from clinic sites throughout Lancashire & South Cumbria. Gains verbal consent for the procedure to go ahead Independently undertakes abdominal ultrasound scanning and base line observations, as part of the community AAA screening programme. Ensures abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures. Explains and reassures patients attending the community abdominal aortic screening programme. Provides initial support for those men identified with abdominal aortic aneurysm. Ensures that members of the public attending clinics are informed and aware of implications of AAA screening. Carry out health promotion to promote the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening programme. Deliver behavioural advice through localised Making Each Contact Count programme to include signposting to other section 7a screening programmes. Enters data onto the NAAASP database. Observe and care for patients whilst they are having the scan carried out, liaising with other staff of different disciplines, in the best interest of the patient and any escorts. Deal with anxious patients and their relatives with tact, persuasion, patience and discretion. Be able to demonstrate good communication skills both written and verbal. Recognise where communication difficulties arise and overcome barriers to understanding Works alongside other screening staff within the programme and within the Division Keeps the senior staff informed of clinical workload and seeks advice where necessary Other key working relationships include: Medical staff internal and external to the programme Administrative staff at offsite locations Vascular Consultants Vascular service managers
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Person specification
DESIRABLE
Desirable criteria
- I.T
Essential
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE A-C or equivalent
- Healthcare experience
- Car driver
- Knowledge of the AAA screening programme
Desirable criteria
- I.T skills
- Knowledge of local area
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
- Carole Williams
- Job title
- Programme Lead / Nurse Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01772 521943
- Additional information
Rebecca Porter 07590 438736
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