# Trainee AAA Screening Technician - Band 3 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-aaa-screening-technician-band-3/33021bcb-0657-4fe8-bc85-055b9be66e7e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-aaa-screening-technician-band-3/33021bcb-0657-4fe8-bc85-055b9be66e7e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Gloucestershire Royal Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** AAA screening technician - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25760.00 to £27476.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T12:36:17.675Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8238369 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8238369?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 - Checking patient details - Attention to detail is crucial. - Involvement in promotion events ### 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. ### 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 ### Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - 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 **Desirable** - 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 ## Documents - [why work for us - rewards and benefits (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2952) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10610732) ## 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.