Band 4 - Screening Technician - Trainee, AAA Screening Programme

The Hertfordshire Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme is looking to recruit a part-time Screening Technician.

The NHS AAA Screening Programme offers screening to all men aged 65 and over in England. Its aim is to reduce deaths associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms through early detection. Screening involves a simple ultrasound scan that is quick, painless and non-invasive, with results provided immediately.

The Hertfordshire programme delivers screening across a range of community settings, including local hospitals and GP practices. Daily travel between clinic venues is required, using your own car so a full UK driving license is essential with business insurance., The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme.

We are looking for two friendly, enthusiastic, organised, flexible and motivated individuals to join our dedicated screening team.

Previous experience as a qualified AAA Screening Technician would be an advantage; however, full training will be provided for suitable candidates. Training is delivered over approximately 18 months to two years, leading to a Level 3 Health Screener Diploma.

Successful candidates will be supported to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to deliver high-quality screening in accordance with national operating procedures., The Screening Technician will need to have confidence in dealing with people in a caring, safe, supportive and sensitive manner.

You must be a dedicated, enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking with excellent concentration and powers of perception with ability to multitask.

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 working to tight deadlines.

These are part-time positions (22.5 hours) between Monday and Friday from 8am to 6pm. Days will be arranged with successful candidates.

Occasional weekend clinics will be organised to cover the service demands.

You must have good organisational skills.

Carrying of moderate weighing equipment needs to be taken from venue to venue.

You must be able to travel to site to site on a regular basis.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health