Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

AAA Screening Programme Technician

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Location
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/6/2025
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Description
The Screening technician’s role is an integral part of the programme, there is a level 3 health screener diploma that needs to be undertaken, and a successful completion is required to provide the programme reassurance that the technician is competent to undertake screening safely, independently and in line with programme standards

All screening takes place in the community, within GP surgeries or community venue’s, therefore a full driving license and access to a car is essential, the technician must be able to lift, transport and store the ultrasound equipment safely whilst travelling around both Northamptonshire and some locations in Leicestershire.

Ensuring patients are reassured when attending clinics and the full procedure to be explained so that the patient can make an informed decision and consent to have the screening, even where there are communication barriers, and that the patient is aware of the implications of having the screening.

Working days will be flexible throughout the week with availability expected between 08.00 and 17.00. No fixed days. Rota’s are fixed six weeks in advance to enable forward planning

Carrying out ultrasound techniques within standard operating procedures. Work independently and make judgements according to experience and training. Advice is available when needed for more complex situations but generally works on own initiative without reference to line manager.

Responsible for the smooth running of the screening clinics whilst in progress

Undertake ultrasound scanning on patients in accordance with national protocols and standard operating procedures

Identify the probable presence of an abdominal aortic aneurysm

Inform patients of their results at clinic, giving further information and offering support where needed

To be accountable for own professional actions as a screening technician and to act as the representative of the Northamptonshire AAA Screening programme, whilst out in the community

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Bennison Job title: AAA Programme Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01604 523276
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