AAA Trainee Screening Technician

Main area: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme

Grade: Band 3 while training, will rise once completed the Health Screener Diploma

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9am-5pm Monday - Friday)

Job ref: 253-0625-7163042

Employer: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Russells Hall Hospital

Town: Dudley

Salary: £24,625 - £29,114 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 18/06/2025 23:59

Job overview: An opportunity has arisen to join the Black Country Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme as a trainee AAA Screening Technician. This small, friendly and driven team takes pride in delivering an excellent screening service to the populations of Dudley, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The primary purpose of the role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the National AAA NHS Screening Programme. The Programme is looking to welcome an enthusiastic trainee AAA Screening Technician or fully or partially trained Screening Technician.

Main duties of the job: The successful candidate must undertake a Diploma for Health Screeners specialising in AAA and, following successful qualification, will undertake ultrasound scans in community settings, work independently, making judgements according to experience and training. The post holder will ensure that screening subjects attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA Screening. Will also support with the administrative duties of the programme, with guidance from the AAA Screening Team.

Working for our organisation: At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, providing a world-class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: The primary purpose of this role, once qualified in the HSD – Health Screener Diploma, is to undertake Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) ultrasound screening as part of the Black Country AAA Screening Programme. The post holder will ensure the screening undertaken is performed to a high and accurate standard and in accordance with National AAA Standard Operating Procedure. The post holder will also undertake administrative duties for the programme. 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 implication of AAA Screening. Clinics are held at various locations across the Black Country including Dudley, Wolverhampton, and Walsall. The post holder is expected to travel to the different locations and move screening equipment and supplies.

Person specification: Roles and experience - Clinical: Worked in a hospital environment, professional and respect, experience with IT software, knowledge of SMaRT Information, knowledge of the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme, full clean British driving licence - with access to a car with business insurance.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, depending upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications.

RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT: We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups.