Job summary
The Bristol, Bath & Weston AAA Screening programme is part of a National Screening programme, aimed at men aged 65 and over.
We are seeking a screening technician to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning within community settings such as GP surgeries.
The successful applicant will undertake ultrasound training to ensure standards of scanning are met in accordance with national standard operating procedures. If not already NAAASP qualified, this will involve successful completion of the AAA Health Screeners Diploma Qualification. Experience in ultrasound is advantageous but is not necessary, however applicants must have a good basic education and the willingness to work towards full qualification within a reasonable timeframe.
This is a 12 month fixed term, part time post working 22.5 hours per week.
Applicants must have a clean driving license and the use of a car with business insurance, as you will be required to use your own transport each day, to attend screening venues throughout the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath & Weston area.
For further information please contact Shona Marriage or Steve Seaton on 0117 414 8610.
Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme.
Duties could also include AAA administration, promotion, equipment checks, audit & research.
The role is community based and you will be expected to travel to the screening venues across the Bristol, Bath, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area.
About us
The screening programme has a well established friendly hard working team. The role requires flexibility and you get to attend a different venue every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme.
Duties could also include AAA administration, promotion, equipment checks, audit & research.
The role is community based and you will be expected to travel to the screening venues across the Bristol, Bath, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme.
Duties could also include AAA administration, promotion, equipment checks, audit & research.
The role is community based and you will be expected to travel to the screening venues across the Bristol, Bath, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full Driving Licence
- Use of a car with business insurance
- good standard of education up to GCSE level
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full Driving Licence
- Use of a car with business insurance
- good standard of education up to GCSE level
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.
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.
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).
