Trainee AAA Screening Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a trainee Screening Technician to support the Thames Valley AAA screening programme in community clinics across Oxford. The role involves ultrasound scanning of the abdominal aorta, following national standards, and supporting men with explanations and results.

No prior experience is required as full training toward a Level 3 Diploma is provided; the post holder starts as an assistant practitioner before scanning independently.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education (5 GCSEs)
• Understanding of hospital environment, patient care and confidentiality
• Willingness to train as a technician

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation of community AAA screening clinics
• Organise and carry out abdominal aortic ultrasound scans to a high standard under the NAAASP and national SOPs
• Reassure men attending clinics, explain the screening test and its implications
• Inform men of their scan result and ensure correct processing
• Communicate the outcome to the man or via a relative, carer or interpreter, and offer support on the pathway
• Despatch scan results promptly and confidentially from off-site clinics to the screening office
• Deal with medical and patient queries, prioritising work and escalating concerns as needed
• Handle incidents and medical emergencies per local policy, supporting other screening staff
• Keep programme managers informed of caseload and difficulties, seeking advice where needed

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer literate

Attention to detail

Autonomous with good organisational

Education

5 GCSEs

Job description

This trainee Screening Technician post sits within the Thames Valley AAA screening programme at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The core work is ultrasound scanning of the abdominal aorta at community clinics, reassuring men and explaining results. No prior experience is needed, as training toward a Level 3 Diploma is given, and the post holder starts as an assistant practitioner before scanning independently. A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, given frequent travel between clinics.

What the job involves

• Day-to-day operational running of community AAA screening clinics
• Organise and carry out abdominal aortic ultrasound scans to a high standard under the NAAASP and national standard operating procedures
• Reassure men attending clinics, explain the screening test and its implications
• Inform men of their scan result and ensure the outcome is processed correctly
• Communicate the outcome to the man, or via a relative, carer or interpreter, and offer support on the pathway
• Despatch scan results promptly and confidentially from off-site clinics to the screening office
• Deal with medical and patient queries, prioritising work and escalating concerns to medical or administrative staff
• Handle incidents and medical emergencies per local policy, supporting other screening staff
• Keep programme managers and colleagues informed of caseload and difficulties, seeking advice where needed

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education (5 GCSEs)

Experience

• Understanding of hospital environment, patient care and confidentiality

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication skills
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail
• Able to work autonomously with good organisational skills

Checks & eligibility

• Clean full driving licence

Other

• Access to a vehicle
• Willingness to train as a technician

Nice to have

• Familiarity with data entry
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• NAAASP approved training course for screening technicians, or vascular scientist/sonographer training
• NVQ 3 in a relevant subject