Trainee AAA Screening Technician

Job summary

The successful candidate will be paid at AfC Band 3 during the training period and then on successful completion of training (HSD) will progress to AfC Band 4.

DBTH has preferred provider status to manage the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening programme across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual, who has excellent communication skills and is an effective team player, to join our team.The screening office is located at Montagu Hospital. However, your role will be to rotate through community clinics based throughout South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, undertaking abdominal aortic ultrasound scanning as part of the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme. The role requires highly developed physical skills where a high level of precision and hand-eye co-ordination are essential.

The ability to travel independently with access to your own vehicle (with business insurance) is essential as the service is community based.

Main duties of the job

To undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community based National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NAAASP). To ensure scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national and local standard operating procedures. To explain the process to screening participants attending the community abdominal aortic aneurysm screening and surveillance clinics. To explain the screening test results and their implications. To provide reassurance following results.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers