Job summary The Essex programme based at Southend University Hospital part of Mid and South Essex Foundation trust, has an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, team-oriented individual to join as a screening technician. All training will be provided consisting of an accredited distance learning course with practical training taking place in active screening clinics. All equipment will be provided including cars, laptop, scanners. The Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening service provides men aged sixty-five and above with diagnostic ultrasound examinations to rule out the presence of an AAA across England and Wales. Main duties of the job The role is patient focused and will involve travel to various sites throughout Essex to ensure maximum accessibility. This opportunity requires flexible working hours, Monday-Friday. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and to ensure our service users are at the forefront of all that we do. You will reassure men attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them. Ensure that the men attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening. Working as an assistant practitioner, carry out abdominal ultrasound scans within standard operating procedures. Following successful completion of the NAAASP course (NVQ level 3 in NHS Health Screening), you will work independently and make judgements according to experience and training. Advice is available when needed for more complex situations but you will generally works on your own initiative without reference to the Line Manager, working independently in screening clinics. You will possess a strong understanding of the invitation and administrative process, assisting with administration when not in screening clinics. Having previous customer facing experience although patient/NHS experience not essential. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Have both excellent communication andIT skills. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 a year Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-CTC-BA-2156 Job locations Southend Prittlewell Chase Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached JD for further details of this role. No NHS experience is required, if you have good customer facing skills and believe you hold the qualities, we require then apply today We look forward to receiving your application Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached JD for further details of this role. No NHS experience is required, if you have good customer facing skills and believe you hold the qualities, we require then apply today We look forward to receiving your application Person Specification Education Essential 4 GCSEs of grade C or above Desirable Higher Education Experience Essential Customer/Public Care Experience Desirable IT experience Person Specification Education Essential 4 GCSEs of grade C or above Desirable Higher Education Experience Essential Customer/Public Care Experience Desirable IT experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Prittlewell Chase Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RY Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)