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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Technician

On-site in Bedford·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 a year
About £2,000 - £2,160 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Bedford
Contract: Part-time
Closing date: Apply by Monday 23 November

Skills

The role

Job summary

The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme provides community-based ultrasound screening to over 5,000 eligible men each year, supporting the early detection and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Screening Technician to join our team. This role is central to the delivery of community screening clinics across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, using portable ultrasound equipment at GP practices and NHS sites.

Full training and support will be provided to complete the Level 3 Health Screeners Diploma, leading to accreditation as an AAA Screening Technician. You will work directly with patients, providing a professional, compassionate and high-quality screening service while ensuring a positive patient experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain a recognised healthcare qualification and develop valuable clinical skills. We are looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Flexibility to travel across the BLMK area is essential. Above all, we are seeking an individual who is committed to delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a life-saving screening programme that improves health outcomes through early detection and prevention.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Perform abdominal ultrasound scans as part of the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NAAASP), ensuring all examinations are completed to a high standard and in line with national policies and standard operating procedures.
Deliver a safe, accurate, and patient-centred screening service within community-based AAA screening and surveillance clinics.
Provide clear explanations of the AAA screening process, ensuring participants understand the purpose of screening and the implications of their results.
Offer reassurance and support to participants, responding sensitively to questions and concerns throughout their clinic visit.
Communicate scan results accurately and professionally, ensuring participants understand any follow-up or surveillance requirements.
Record and process scan results and participant outcomes accurately, maintaining high standards of data quality and confidentiality.
Contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of community screening clinics across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.
Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with information governance, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a high-quality, effective, and life-saving screening service is delivered at all times.

About us

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.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Explain the AAA screening process to participants, obtain informed consent, and provide reassurance and support throughout their appointment.
Perform abdominal aortic ultrasound scans, accurately identifying anatomical structures and recording measurements in line with National AAA Screening Programme standards.
Operate and adjust ultrasound equipment to obtain high-quality images and ensure accurate results.
Communicate screening outcomes clearly, ensuring participants understand their results and any required follow-up.
Recognise abnormal findings and escalate concerns appropriately in accordance with programme protocols.
Support anxious participants and adapt communication methods to overcome barriers and meet individual needs.
Work collaboratively with administrative, clinical, and programme colleagues to ensure the smooth and efficient running of screening clinics.
Use initiative and professional judgement to work independently within the scope of training and competence, seeking advice when necessary.
Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with data protection, confidentiality, and health and safety requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain high standards of patient care and continuously develop knowledge and skills relevant to the AAA Screening Programme.
Provide flexible support to administrative activities and assist with promoting awareness and uptake of the screening programme within local communities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education (5 GCSE's or equivalent, including Human Biology)
NVQ3 in relevant subject

Desirable

Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners

Experience

Essential

Understanding of hospital environment and patient care and confidentiality
Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels

Knowledge

Essential

Clear spoken and written English
Understanding of commonly used medical terminology
Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Outlook; Word and Excel and have accurate data entry skills

Desirable

Understanding of screening programmes and their benefits to the community
Knowledge of AAA Screening Programmes

Personal Skills

Essential

Good communication and inter-personal skills
Attention to detail
Reliable, adaptable and dependable
Good organisational skills

Other

Essential

Clean, full driving licence
Willingness to travel between units and centres

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).