Job summary The West Yorkshire AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) Screening Service serves the population of Huddersfield, Calderdale, Bradford, Airedale and Craven and Screening is delivered within the community across this geographical area. The West Yorkshire AAAScreening serviceis a fast paced, demanding environment with the team performing more than 6,000 ultrasound scans per year for men aged 65 years and over.Screening Techniciansare expected to work and report autonomously. The successful candidate will be required to undertake the Health Screeners Diploma (AAA) training. During this time the post will be renumerated on a Band 3 salary. This has been developed to provide screening technicians within the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NAAASP) a nationally recognised qualification. This will ensure that screening technicians follow a structured and supported route to enable them to become qualified health screeners. Undertaking the qualification will provide trainees with the skills and knowledge to deliver a safe and efficient service. Trainee technicians will need to complete the required mandatory and core units and will be supported locally by their Clinical Skills Trainer (CST). The training is carried out locally and in the Manchester area and candidates will be expected to travel to Manchester once or twice a week for the duration of their training. Travel expenses will be paid. Main duties of the job To provide AAA screening within the community in accordance with national guidance and protocols, work alongside Primary Care and Vascular Services To work as a AAA screening technician carrying out ultrasound scanning working within standard operating procedures To deal with anxious patients and their relatives with tact, patience, and discretion To accurately record clinical measurements and other information. You will ensure scan results are uploaded on a regular basis from off-site screening clinics to the screening office base (Calderdale Royal Hospital) in a safe and confidential way To undertake training and tutorials as and when required and you will need to maintain clinical skills and knowledge Responsible for inputting and recording patient data accurately and securely About us We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT. We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services. We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza. We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community. Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 372-SURG1943 Job locations Calderdale Royal Hospital based, working in community Salterhebble Halifax HX3 0PW Job description Job responsibilities To provide AAA screening within the community in accordance with national guidance and protocols, work alongside Primary Care and Vascular Services To work as a AAA screening technician carrying out ultrasound scanning working within standard operating procedures To work independently and make judgement according to experience and training To deal with anxious patients and their relatives with tact, patience, and discretion To accurately record clinical measurements and other information. You will ensure scan results are uploaded on a regular basis from off-site screening clinics to the screening office base (Calderdale Royal Hospital) in a safe and confidential way You will give patients their results of the scan offering further information, advice and support Deal with patient enquiries as appropriate and ensuring that you bring to the attention of the coordinator or administration staff any patient whose condition warrants it To support the Programme coordinator by reporting /recording incidents and medical emergencies in a professional manner To undertake training and tutorials as and when required and you will need to maintain clinical skills and knowledge Responsible for inputting and recording patient data accurately and securely To deal with queries from patients and carers confidentially and sensitively and to refer to appropriate area for resolution Provide patients and carers with general non-clinical advice and information about the screening service Ensure supplies of patient literature are available in clinics Ensure supplies of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and cleaning products are adequate Assist in development of the patient pathway from an administrative perspective ensuring all paperwork and relevant information is provided in a timely and efficient manner To ensure effective communications are maintained between the screening technician and the screening office Attend regular Team Meetings to address issues and input into the development of the service To inform the AAA Screening Coordinator of any issues relating to data or the service Ensure confidentiality and security of data in accordance with organisational requirements and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) To be flexible and able to provide cover for absence of other AAA Screening technicians/ administrators as required (sometimes at short notice) To carry out some administrative duties as and when required To carry out some Health Promotion duties as and when required Job description Job responsibilities To provide AAA screening within the community in accordance with national guidance and protocols, work alongside Primary Care and Vascular Services To work as a AAA screening technician carrying out ultrasound scanning working within standard operating procedures To work independently and make judgement according to experience and training To deal with anxious patients and their relatives with tact, patience, and discretion To accurately record clinical measurements and other information. You will ensure scan results are uploaded on a regular basis from off-site screening clinics to the screening office base (Calderdale Royal Hospital) in a safe and confidential way You will give patients their results of the scan offering further information, advice and support Deal with patient enquiries as appropriate and ensuring that you bring to the attention of the coordinator or administration staff any patient whose condition warrants it To support the Programme coordinator by reporting /recording incidents and medical emergencies in a professional manner To undertake training and tutorials as and when required and you will need to maintain clinical skills and knowledge Responsible for inputting and recording patient data accurately and securely To deal with queries from patients and carers confidentially and sensitively and to refer to appropriate area for resolution Provide patients and carers with general non-clinical advice and information about the screening service Ensure supplies of patient literature are available in clinics Ensure supplies of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and cleaning products are adequate Assist in development of the patient pathway from an administrative perspective ensuring all paperwork and relevant information is provided in a timely and efficient manner To ensure effective communications are maintained between the screening technician and the screening office Attend regular Team Meetings to address issues and input into the development of the service To inform the AAA Screening Coordinator of any issues relating to data or the service Ensure confidentiality and security of data in accordance with organisational requirements and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) To be flexible and able to provide cover for absence of other AAA Screening technicians/ administrators as required (sometimes at short notice) To carry out some administrative duties as and when required To carry out some Health Promotion duties as and when required Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential English and Maths GCSE grades 9-3 (A-D) or equivalent Must be willing to complete the Health Screener Diploma Confidence in ability to get to unfamiliar locations Must be able to demonstrate ongoing personal development Must be willing to undertake any internal/external training Desirable Experience of a Healthcare setting KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential A sound knowledge of Microsoft Packages and applications and databases Attention to detail Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy Desirable Ability to make judgements on participants Understanding of a hospital environment and patient care & confidentiality Knowledge of NHS Screening programmes and the NHS Constitution Knowledge of the Trust's vision, values and strategic objectives COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with participants and external contacts Clear spoken and written English Politeness and patience Good communication skills Ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative Flexible approach and a good work ethic Ability to work under pressure Ability to work in different environments off site Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential English and Maths GCSE grades 9-3 (A-D) or equivalent Must be willing to complete the Health Screener Diploma Confidence in ability to get to unfamiliar locations Must be able to demonstrate ongoing personal development Must be willing to undertake any internal/external training Desirable Experience of a Healthcare setting KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential A sound knowledge of Microsoft Packages and applications and databases Attention to detail Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy Desirable Ability to make judgements on participants Understanding of a hospital environment and patient care & confidentiality Knowledge of NHS Screening programmes and the NHS Constitution Knowledge of the Trust's vision, values and strategic objectives COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with participants and external contacts Clear spoken and written English Politeness and patience Good communication skills Ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative Flexible approach and a good work ethic Ability to work under pressure Ability to work in different environments off site Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address Calderdale Royal Hospital based, working in community Salterhebble Halifax HX3 0PW Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)