# Screen Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/screen-technician/7c6a9b22-4ae0-40c4-aef8-fac9ecc30169 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/screen-technician/7c6a9b22-4ae0-40c4-aef8-fac9ecc30169.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cambridge - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-05-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T13:46:24.173Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/AAA_Screening/AAA_Screening-v8024114 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8024114?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Technician to join our Team. As post holder you will undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning on eligible men as part of the Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk community based AAA Screening Programme. You will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures. Travel to each of the screening venues across the large geographical area is required which includes GP surgeries, local hospitals, health centres and occasionally prisons. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and sensitive individual who can keep calm under pressure, break news to patients with a newly identified aneurysm, demonstrate excellent organisational skills and prioritise their own workload. The role requires highly developed physical skills where a degree of precision and a high level of hand, eye and sensory coordination are essential. Access to a car, a clean driving licence and business insurance is essential as you will be required to use your own vehicle to transport the ultrasound equipment to the various venues across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk. Hours of work will be 08.30-16.30, full-time 5 days. ### Main duties of the job You will be required to attend the office base at Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust for part of your training period but will also be working in community clinics across the Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk region. A level of travel time is allocated to the working day and mileage expenses applicable under AfC. AAA Screening technicians are expected to work autonomously and are required to explain the implications of screening, obtain informed consent, perform ultrasound examinations, discuss test results and provide reassurance and information when an aneurysm is identified. Flexibility is high on the agenda due to having short notice changes. A good team player is essential with the ability to work alone confidently making unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems. You will need the ability to work under pressure and work to tight deadlines. No experience in ultrasound is necessary but healthcare experience would be beneficial. The successful applicant will undertake the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners. This includes ultrasound training and diploma over a 6-24 month period to ensure high standards of scanning are met in accordance with national standard operating procedures, an independent assessment of ultrasound technique and theoretical written units and e-learning. Following successful completion, you will work independently and make judgements according to experience and training. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: -    applied for a Graduate visa -    or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 28th May 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 12th June 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ## Job Details We are seeking an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Technician to join our Team. As post holder you will undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning on eligible men as part of the Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk community based AAA Screening Programme. You will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures. Travel to each of the screening venues across the large geographical area is required which includes GP surgeries, local hospitals, health centres and occasionally prisons. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and sensitive individual who can keep calm under pressure, break news to patients with a newly identified aneurysm, demonstrate excellent organisational skills and prioritise their own workload. The role requires highly developed physical skills where a degree of precision and a high level of hand, eye and sensory coordination are essential. Access to a car, a clean driving licence and business insurance is essential as you will be required to use your own vehicle to transport the ultrasound equipment to the various venues across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk. Hours of work will be 08.30-16.30, full-time 5 days. ## Job Description You will be required to attend the office base at Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust for part of your training period but will also be working in community clinics across the Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk region. A level of travel time is allocated to the working day and mileage expenses applicable under AfC. AAA Screening technicians are expected to work autonomously and are required to explain the implications of screening, obtain informed consent, perform ultrasound examinations, discuss test results and provide reassurance and information when an aneurysm is identified. Flexibility is high on the agenda due to having short notice changes. A good team player is essential with the ability to work alone confidently making unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems. You will need the ability to work under pressure and work to tight deadlines. No experience in ultrasound is necessary but healthcare experience would be beneficial. The successful applicant will undertake the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners. This includes ultrasound training and diploma over a 6-24 month period to ensure high standards of scanning are met in accordance with national standard operating procedures, an independent assessment of ultrasound technique and theoretical written units and e-learning. Following successful completion, you will work independently and make judgements according to experience and training. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:-    applied for a Graduate visa-    or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 28th May 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 12th June 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good verbal skills - Good hand eye coordination - Clear spoken and written English - Legible handwriting - Politeness and patience - Good communication skills - Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels - Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems - Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff - Good organisational skills - Flexible and independent approach to work - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to work accurately on own initiative - Attention to detail ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of Hospital environment and patient care and confidentiality - Understanding of common medical terminology - Interest and enthusiasm in AAA screening and it’s benefits to the community **Desirable** - Experience of working within a clinical environment ### Experience **Essential** - Accurate data entry skills - Familiarity with keyboard use - Familiarity with personal computers **Desirable** - NHS Experience - Dealing with patients, breaking bad news ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good standard of general education - 5 GCSEs or equivalent - Or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. ## Documents - [applicant information pack (pdf, 992.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310833) - [information for applicants (pdf, 222.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10320172) ## 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.