The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
AAA Screening Technician
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AAA Screening Technician
The AAA Screening Programme for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin has been established since 2012 and continues to offer an excellent service to the residents of Shropshire since its conception.
About the Role
The primary purpose of this role is to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme. The post holder will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities
- Reassuring men attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics.
- Explaining the screening test to men attending clinics.
- Ensuring that the men attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening.
- Working as a screening technician, carrying out abdominal ultrasound scans within standard operating procedures.
- Working independently and making judgements according to experience and training following successful completion of the National AAA Screening Programme (NAAASP) course.
- Seeking advice for more complex situations when needed.
- Maintaining accreditation with NAAASP.
- Working in collaboration within the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Programme.
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Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
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Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Andrew James
- Job Title: AAA Programme Manager
- Email Address: andrew.james3@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01743 261048
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