Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Technician

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Luton is seeking a Screening Technician for the AAA screening programme. This role involves conducting ultrasound scans, engaging with patients, and ensuring high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to patient welfare, effective communication skills, and the flexibility to travel. You will receive training towards a Level 3 Health Screeners Diploma, vital for your professional growth in this essential health screening service.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Eager to gain a recognized qualification in health screening.
• Ability to work in various community settings.
• Excellent communication skills to reassure participants.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound scanning in community clinics.
• Explain the AAA screening test to participants.
• Process participant outcomes accurately.

Skills

Independently motivated work ethic

Patient communication skills

Flexibility to travel

Education

Level 3 Health Screeners Diploma

Job description

Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to perform ultrasound scanning as part of the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NAAASP). The post holder will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.

The post holder will reassure men attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them. The post holder will ensure that the men attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening.

The post holder will be responsible for informing the participant of the result of their scan and for ensuring the participant outcome is processed correctly.

The role is ideal for someone who is eager to gain a recognised qualification, enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, and is enthusiastic about delivering a high-quality, life-saving screening service. Flexibility to travel to different locations each day is essential, as is a genuine commitment to putting patients at the heart of everything you do.

The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening programme offers community-based ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms to an eligible cohort of more than 5,000 men. The target screening population are men in their 65th year.

Screening Technician Role

The primary purpose of the Screening Technician role is to undertake the day-to-day operational running of AAA Clinics in the community, across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. You will be trained and supported to complete the Level 3 Health Screeners Diploma, leading to full accreditation as an AAA Screening Technician. Using portable ultrasound equipment you will travel across the region, holding clinics in a variety of settings including GP surgeries and NHS Trust sites.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.