About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Technician to join our Team.
As post holder you will undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning on eligible men as part of the Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk community based AAA Screening Programme. You will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures. Travel to each of the screening venues across the large geographical area is required which includes GP surgeries, local hospitals, health centres and occasionally prisons.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and sensitive individual who can keep calm under pressure, break news to patients with a newly identified aneurysm, demonstrate excellent organisational skills and prioritise their own workload. The role requires highly developed physical skills where a degree of precision and a high level of hand, eye and sensory coordination are essential.
Access to a car, a clean driving licence and business insurance is essential as you will be required to use your own vehicle to transport the ultrasound equipment to the various venues across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk.
Hours of work will be 08.30-16.30, full-time 5 days.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to attend the office base at Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust for part of your training period but will also be working in community clinics across the Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and West Suffolk region. A level of travel time is allocated to the working day and mileage expenses applicable under AfC.
AAA Screening technicians are expected to work autonomously and are required to explain the implications of screening, obtain informed consent, perform ultrasound examinations, discuss test results and provide reassurance and information when an aneurysm is identified.
Flexibility is high on the agenda due to having short notice changes. A good team player is essential with the ability to work alone confidently making unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems. You will need the ability to work under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
No experience in ultrasound is necessary but healthcare experience would be beneficial. The successful applicant will undertake the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners. This includes ultrasound training and diploma over a 6-24 month period to ensure high standards of scanning are met in accordance with national standard operating procedures, an independent assessment of ultrasound technique and theoretical written units and e-learning. Following successful completion, you will work independently and make judgements according to experience and training.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 28th May 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 12th June 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of general education 5 GCSEs or equivalent Or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject
Experience Essential
Accurate data entry skills Familiarity with keyboard use Familiarity with personal computers
Desirable
NHS Experience Dealing with patients, breaking bad news
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Hospital environment and patient care and confidentiality Understanding of common medical terminology Interest and enthusiasm in AAA screening and it's benefits to the community
Desirable
Experience of working within a clinical environment
Skills Essential
Good verbal skills Good hand eye coordination Clear spoken and written English Legible handwriting Politeness and patience Good communication skills Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff Good organisational skills Flexible and independent approach to work Ability to work under pressure Ability to work accurately on own initiative Attention to detail
Additional Requirements Essential
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)