This trainee Screening Technician post is part of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Hertfordshire Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme. It involves scanning men aged 65 and over, explaining results and arranging follow-up or referral, alongside clinic administration and equipment handling. The role is 22.5 hours a week, with weekday clinics between 8am and 6pm, occasional weekend clinics and regular travel between community sites across Hertfordshire. Applicants need the stated education or relevant Level 3 qualification, a full UK driving licence and a car with business insurance; sponsorship is unavailable, and programme training leads to a Level 3 Health Screener Diploma.
What the job involves
- Carry out handheld ultrasound scans for men aged 65 and over at community clinics across Hertfordshire, including hospitals and GP practices
- Explain scan results to participants and arrange discharge, 12-monthly or three-monthly surveillance, or referral to the Trust for further assessment and treatment
- Book attendees and explain the benefits and risks of screening to obtain informed consent
- Treat participants in a caring, safe, supportive and sensitive manner
- Set up screening equipment before clinics and pack it away safely afterwards
- Store ultrasound equipment securely at home or at the office in line with programme procedures
- Travel between clinic venues and manage the workload across sites
- Download and upload screening images to the NEC system after clinics and complete records accurately
- Follow national screening procedures and maintain patient confidentiality
- Handle patient enquiries and problems, making appropriate unsupervised judgements
What’s required
Qualifications
- NAAASP-approved screening technician training; full training towards the Level 3 Health Screener Diploma is provided
- Five GCSEs or equivalent, including human biology, or a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification
Experience
- Experience working with the public
- Experience working as part of a team
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the hospital environment, patient care and confidentiality, and commonly used medical terminology
- Excellent concentration, powers of perception and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask
- Good organisation, flexibility when plans change at short notice, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- A caring, safe, supportive and sensitive approach, with commitment, enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to work confidently both independently and in a team, including making unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
Other
- Own car with business insurance and ability to travel regularly between sites
- Available for 22.5 hours a week, with weekday clinics scheduled between 8am and 6pm and occasional weekend clinics
- Able to carry moderate-weight equipment between venues
Nice to have
- Basic understanding of ultrasound procedures
- Outstanding patient or customer care
- Experience using SMaRT, the NHS AAA Screening Programme
- Experience working in a clinical environment
What’s offered
- Full training towards the Level 3 Health Screener Diploma over approximately 18 months to two years
- Staff wellbeing and development support
- Flexible working options
Band 4 - Screening Technician – Trainee, AAA Screening Programme in Watford employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
