Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screener
Public Health Wales
Llandudno, LL30 1QYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,819 to £31,626
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 November 2026
16 days leftJob description
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. Band 4 post available for trainee AAA Screener. This post is covered under NHS Annex 21 salary ...
The Screener will provide appropriate information to men attending the community screening and surveillance clinics, especially where barriers to understanding exist. The Screener will ensure that men attending clinics are fully informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening prior to gaining informed consent.
Performing an abdominal ultrasound to determine if an aneurysm is present or not and giving the appropriate results and advice.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education (5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English Language, Mathematics with grade c or above
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant subject
Desirable: - Specialist training and short courses to Diploma level.
Other
Essential: - Must hold a full UK driving license; - Required to travel to several locations as part of the role.
Experience
Essential: - Working with people; - Understanding of patient care and confidentiality.; - Familiarity with personal computers.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an existing screening programme
- Worked within vascular or radiographic setting
- Understanding of health care environments
- Understanding of commonly used medical terminology
- Experience of working within a clinical environment
Skills
Essential
- 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
- Excellent hand eye coordination
- Accurate data entry skills
- Good IT skills
- Level 3+ Welsh language skills; Able to hold a conversation about familiar topics.
Knowledge
Essential: - Knowledge of screening programmes
Desirable: - Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Personal attributes
Essential
- Sensitive to the needs of the man
- Good organisation skills
- Able to work under pressure and maintain concentration whilst dealing with constant interruption
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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