# AAA Screening Programme Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/aaa-screening-programme-manager/1d83e85f-b988-4689-a9a0-c8b882149556 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/aaa-screening-programme-manager/1d83e85f-b988-4689-a9a0-c8b882149556.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Queen Elizabeth Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Programme manager - **Salary:** £49387.00 to £56515.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-04T13:32:46.428Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8235200 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8235200?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The AAA Screening Programme Manager will provide operational leadership and day-to-day management of the North East and North Cumbria Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme. The post holder will ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the screening service across Gateshead and community screening sites throughout the region, supporting early detection of abdominal aortic aneurysms and contributing to improved patient outcomes. The role includes responsibility for programme performance, quality assurance, data management, pathway coordination, staff leadership, service development and partnership working across organisational boundaries. The post holder will work closely with commissioners, NHS England quality assurance teams, the vascular network, primary care, clinical teams and administrative staff to ensure the programme meets national standards, maintains robust governance arrangements and delivers a high-quality service for patients. ### Main duties of the job Provide operational management of the North East and North Cumbria AAA Screening Programme. Coordinate screening services across hospital and community venues, ensuring clinics are staffed, equipped and used effectively. Ensure the programme meets national screening standards, performance requirements and quality assurance expectations. Manage and support the AAA screening team, including recruitment, training, supervision, appraisal and HR processes. Liaise with commissioners, NHS England quality assurance teams, the vascular network, primary care, clinical teams and other stakeholders. Monitor programme performance and activity Analyse, validate and report screening, operational and mortality data, producing reports for programme boards and external review. Lead service development, including reviewing local procedures, SOPs and protocols in line with national guidance. Oversee quality assurance arrangements for staff, equipment, venues and screening processes. Support capacity and demand planning, ensuring sufficient staff and clinic capacity are available. Manage delegated financial and physical resources, including consumables, equipment and budget monitoring. Represent the programme at local, regional and national meetings. Maintain secure and accurate records, databases and reports in line with data protection requirements. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key responsibilities include: - Managing the day-to-day delivery of the AAA screening programme across hospital and community screening sites. - Coordinating staff, clinics, equipment, venues and administrative processes to ensure effective service delivery. - Monitoring programme performance, attendance, activity, call/recall processes and patient pathways. - Ensuring compliance with national screening standards, policies, procedures and quality assurance requirements. - Managing and supporting screening and administrative staff, including recruitment, training, supervision, appraisal, rotas and HR processes. - Overseeing data collection, validation, analysis and reporting for screening, operational and mortality data. - Producing reports and performance updates for programme boards, commissioners and quality assurance reviews. - Supporting patients and relatives with enquiries, concerns and pathway issues, escalating clinical concerns appropriately. - Leading service improvement, reviewing SOPs and protocols, and implementing changes to improve pathway quality and efficiency. - Managing delegated financial and physical resources, including consumables, equipment and budget monitoring. - Representing the programme at local, regional and national meetings. The post holder will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support the effective delivery of the AAA screening programme. Key relationships include: - Programme Director and Clinical Director. - Service Line Manager and senior management team. - AAA screening and administrative teams. - Vascular laboratory and vascular clinical teams. - Primary care colleagues and GP practices. - Commissioners and Integrated Care Board representatives. - NHS England Screening Quality Assurance Team. - North East and North Cumbria Vascular Network. - Screening venues across the region. - Patients, relatives and members of the public. - Trust corporate services including finance, HR, governance, IT and information teams. - Regional and national AAA screening programme colleagues. ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Essential **Essential** - first degree or eqivilant experience - Significant knowledge of national screening programmes - Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team **Desirable** - Leadership qualification - AAA Screening programme experience - Programme Management qualification ### Interview **Essential** - Good verbal and presentation skills - Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels **Desirable** - Familiarity with various computer systems ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 369.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10545526) - [personal specification (pdf, 168.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10545527) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.