# AAA Screening Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/aaa-screening-technician/a49704f5-a891-4d81-a41a-f191452868ea - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/aaa-screening-technician/a49704f5-a891-4d81-a41a-f191452868ea.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Queen's Medical Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** AAA screening technician - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (30 hours per week, over 4 days between Monday to Friday, non-working day to be agreed with line manager) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T12:05:53.816Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Nottingham/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Surgery_Associated_Services/Surgery_Associated_Services-v8137375 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8137375?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme within the Nottinghamshire multi-professional team. The National AAA Screening Programmes aim is to reduce the number of people who die from a AAA in the eligible population. Those eligible for screening are in their 65th year or older, assigned male at birth and who are registered with a GP. Research shows that by scanning those eligible for screening, reduces the rate of premature deaths from ruptured AAAs by up to 50%. The post holder will be required to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning within various community and hospital-based clinics around the Nottinghamshire County, in accordance with national and local guidelines. Whilst ensuring work is undertaken to a high standard. The postholder must undertake and successfully pass, the national accredited Health Screening Diploma and yearly assessments of their continuing competency. The most important attributes you will need to bring to the post are a strong commitment to health care provision, first-rate communication skills, excellent organisation skills, dependability, eagerness to learn and a willingness and ability to be part of a small team. The post holder must have a full current UK driving licence and use of own vehicle for work purposes. ### Main duties of the job Complete and pass the Level 3 Health Screening Diploma (HSD) in AAA Screening (if not already obtained) and complete and pass the AAA yearly reaccreditation. Organise and conduct ultrasound scans on the abdominal aorta in those people born male aged 65 years and over, to reduce deaths prior to rupture. In accordance with the current guidelines for sonographic scanning and AAA screening programme protocols. Transport bulky portable ultrasound equipment and clinic supplies to approximately 50 various clinic locations around the county. Undertake, record clinical measurements, and other patient information as required. Inform patients of their results giving further information and offering support. Deal with anxious patients and their relatives with tact, empathy, patience and discretion. Recognise where communication difficulties arise and overcome barriers to understanding. Attend meetings and training sessions. Maintain clinical skills, AAA screening knowledge, and continuous professional development. For the fill list of duties of the job, please refer to the job description. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read and familiarise yourself with the job description and personal specification attachments located within the supporting document section of this advert. These documents will provide a comprehensive overview of this exciting role. Please include in your personal statement how you will meet the personal specification criteria. The most important attributes you will need to bring to the post are a strong commitment to health care provision, excellent organisational skills, dependability, a willingness to learn and an ability to work within a small team. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Must understand hospital environment and patient care & confidentiality - Evidence of understanding medical terminology - Previous use and understanding of computer systems - Competent in the use of Microsoft office software - Working in a team - Strong evidence of communicating sensitive information **Desirable** - Experience of working in community setting - NHS experience - Performing ultrasound ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Ability to undertake ultrasound scanning which may be repetitive - Good hand eye co-ordination - Ability to transport equipment from vehicles to various screening locations around the county - Ability to move / lift ultrasound machines - Accurate data entry skills - Ability to stand and be mobile for extended periods of time ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - Good standard of general education (5 GCSEs A-C grade or equivalent, including English and Maths) - Must be willing to undertake any internal and external training - Must be able to demonstrate ongoing personal development **Desirable** - Have NVQ level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners - Successfully reaccredited as a AAA Screening Technician ### Analytical and Judgement Skills **Essential** - Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems. - Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff - Ability to work on own initiative ### Planning and Organisation Skills **Essential** - Excellent organisational skills - Flexible & independent approach to work - Ability to work under pressure - Attention to detail - Good work ethic ### Communication and Relationship Skills **Essential** - Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with participants and external contacts. - Good clear spoken and written English - Politeness and patience - Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels, including where there are barriers to understanding ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values and behavioural standards ### Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts) **Essential** - Must be able to work flexibly - some early evenings and Saturdays required - Ability to concentrate and multi-task - Ability to adapt to different working environments - Ability to take frequent interruptions - Ability and willingness to travel between units and centres - Ability and willingness to transport screening equipment and other items between units and centres - Ability to undertake role related training and achieve required standard - Willingness to attend meetings and training events throughout the UK - Must be able to drive - Must hold a full UK driving licence; insurance to include business use as extensive travel is required around the county - Use of own vehicle for work purposes - DBS check satisfactory to the Trust ## Documents - [mindful employer (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1778) - [equal opportunities (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1780) - [application process booklet (pdf, 24.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2918) - [disability confidence scheme (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1781) - [rehabilitation of ex offenders (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1974) - [equality diversity and inclusion (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1779) - [aaa screening technician - job description (pdf, 440.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10436418) - [aaa screening technician - person specification (pdf, 336.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10436419) ## 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.