Trainee AAA Ultrasound Screening Technician – Patient Care

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucestershire and Swindon is seeking a Screening Technician to join the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme. You will undertake abdominal ultrasound screening as part of the national AAA programme, with training provided, and contribute to high standards of patient care.

You will explain the process to patients, check details, and support outreach events.

Qualifications

• Experience in abdominal ultrasound screening or willingness to train.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Ability to explain the screening process clearly to patients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme (training will be provided).
• Ensure scans are performed to a high standard and in line with national SOPs.
• Explain and reassure patients about AAA screening and its implications.
• Check patient details and maintain accurate records.
• Support public information and involvement in promotion events.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucestershire and Swindon is seeking a Screening Technician to join the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme. You will undertake abdominal ultrasound screening as part of the national AAA programme, with training provided, and contribute to high standards of patient care.

You will explain the process to patients, check details, and support outreach events.