Band 4 - Screening Technician – Trainee, AAA Screening Programme


Company:	West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£29,812 - £32,715 pa pro rata inc. HCA
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Watford, WD18 0HB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	2 Dec 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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.

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.

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The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme.

This is undertaken with a handheld ultrasound machine.

The post holder will ensure that men attending clinics are booked smoothly and efficiently and are aware of the benefits and risks of AAA screening programme and give informed consent to the procedure.

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 condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This is a part-time position working 22.5 hours per week, with core working days from Monday to Friday. Due to the needs of the service, occasional weekend clinics may also be required.

As a Screening Technician within the Hertfordshire Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme, you will deliver screening services in community clinics across Hertfordshire, carrying out ultrasound scans for men aged 65 and over to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Using a handheld ultrasound machine, you will perform scans and explain the results to participants at the time of their appointment. Depending on the findings, participants may be discharged from the programme, invited for ongoing surveillance at either 12-monthly or three-monthly intervals, or referred to the Trust for further assessment and treatment if a large aneurysm is detected.

The role involves travelling extensively between community clinics held at various locations across Hertfordshire, including hospitals and GP practices. You will therefore need to be comfortable travelling independently between sites and managing your workload effectively.

You will be responsible for setting up the screening equipment before each clinic and safely packing it away at the end of the session. Ultrasound equipment must be stored securely, either at your home or at the office, in accordance with programme procedures.

Following each clinic, you will also be responsible for downloading and uploading the screening images onto the NEC system, ensuring that records are completed accurately and in line with the programme's requirements.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, a flexible approach to working and a commitment to delivering a high standard of patient care. You will need to work both independently and as part of a team in community settings while following national screening procedures and maintaining patient confidentiality.

This advert closes on Monday 16 Nov 2026

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