Employer Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Trustwide (Gloucestershire & Swindon) Town Gloucestershire & Swindon Salary £25,760 – £27,476 (pa, pro rata if part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59
Trainee AAA Screening Technician – Band 3
Band 3
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Job overview
The NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) national screening programme aims to reduce deaths from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms through early detection, monitoring and treatment.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a weakening of the main blood vessel in the body, the aorta. It causes a widening of the aorta, and forms what is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This condition is most common in men aged 65 and above. It is estimated that 1 in 80 men aged between 65 and 74 in England have an AAA.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic Screening Technician to join the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme in Gloucestershire and Swindon.
– Undertaking abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme (training will be given).
– Ensuring abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
– Explains and reassures patients attending the community abdominal aortic aneurysm-screening programme, especially where barriers to understanding exist.
– Ensures that members of the public attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening
– Attention to detail is crucial.
– Involvement in promotion events
Working for our organisation
We are a small friendly dynamic team, based in Gloucester who deliver ‘Aneurysm Screening’ to eligible men around the counties of Gloucestershire & Swindon.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced screening technician to enhance their career and join a passionate and enthusiastic team. We are a very successful, high performing screening programme with an excellent reputation within our community and nationally.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
Additionally we are looking for a person who may be looking for a career change or just starting out in the NHS and have an interest in screening or vascular field.
It is a requirement that the successful candidate complete the ‘National Screener Diploma’ at Level 3, specialising in ‘Aneurysm Screening’, to continue in the post.
– IT is a requirement that training fees are repaid if the successful candidate leaves within 2 years of completing the diploma.
– Car driver with access to a car on a daily basis, is essential.
You will be actively encouraged and supported in your own continued professional development through regular appraisal.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Good standard of general education (5 GCSE or equivalent, incl Biology)
- A thorough understanding of the health effects of aneurysms
- Can demonstrate an understanding of screening and health improvement as part of the NHS
- Able to work without supervision to achieve the objectives of the post and to make correct decisions within a clear set of guidelines
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to change
- Clean full driving licence. Access to vehicle daily
- Level 3 National Health Screeners Diploma – Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Moderate degree of dexterity and coordination to ensure proficient use of ultrasound equipment
- Understanding of hospital environment and patient care & confidentiality
- Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence AAA Screening relating to area of clinical practice, management, education and research.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
IMPORTANT: If you require sponsorship in order to apply for this role, eligibility is subject to your individual circumstances ie. current/previous visa status and the relevant salary threshold. We cannot make that assessment for each individual at this stage, therefore we advise those that may require sponsorship to ensure they have self assessed and thoroughly understood their eligibility using the Home Office guidance here – UK Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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