Screening Technician and Administrator - AAA Screening Programme
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR1 1QQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9234-26-0191 |
Summary
Observe and care for men attending the screening clinic, liaising with administrative staff, nurses, medical and screening programme staff as appropriate and in the best interest of the patient and any escorts. Deal with anxious patients and their relatives with tact, patience and discretion. Recognise where communication difficulties arise and overcome barriers to understanding. Carry out other duties in accordance with the current guidelines and the programme protocol including: obtaining informed consent; putting patients at their ease, explaining the reasons for their invitations and answering any queries. Communicate the outcome of the screening test to the man (this may be via his relative or carer or interpreter); provide additional information and offer support appropriate to the outcome/patient pathway. Contact patients and arrange and manage appointments system for the Screening Programme. This will include negotiating re arrangement of admissions/appointments over the telephone. Deal with messages from clinician and GPs as required, ensuring that the Screening Coordinator is kept fully informed. Use knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the abdominal aorta to identify the area to be scanned and any measurements taken which are outside the normal range. Apply specialist training and experience to manipulate ultrasound machine controls to gain maximum image optimisation. Apply experience and training to deliver outcome of the screening test clearly and correctly. Analyse scan data to ensure the quality and other factors meet with agreed protocols. Flag/record any issues as appropriate, decide on course of action from available options and ensure screening office is kept informed. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.