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Clinical Skills Tutor AAA Screening

£49.39k - £56.52k per annum
Part-time
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sonographer /Accredited Vascular Scientist to assist with the delivery of training for the North East and North Cumbria Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme, based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital but required to attend the screening sites within the catchment area.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and sensitive individual to undertake abdominal ultrasound scanning in the community and support local training of the Screening Technicians/Screening Nurse Practitioners. You will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team working closely with NAAASP approved vascular units to provide an effective patient focused service. You will also be encouraged to undertake a range of training and development activities.

You will be expected to have a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards.

The successful candidate will need to have a clean driving licence and a car available for use with insurance for business purposes.

Main duties of the job
  • To be responsible for the training, supervision and quality assurance of the Screening Technicians/Screening Nurse Practitioners in accordance with national and local policies.
  • To undertake accurate abdominal aortic ultrasound scanning as part of the community AAA screening programme.
  • To ensure all aortic ultrasound scanning is performed to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
  • To ensure that members of the public attending clinics are informed and are fully aware of the implications of AAA screening.
  • To provide health promotion to men identified with an aneurysm.
  • To work as a member of the multi disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective service to patients/clients within the screening centre and screening sites.
  • To undertake professional and technical training requirements as required by the North East and North Cumbria AAA Screening Programme.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Date posted 21 July 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per annum (pro rata)
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-time, Job share
Reference number 297-8113167
Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description for further details
  • To assist with the training, supervision and quality assurance of the screening technicians/nurse practitioners in accordance with national and local policies.
  • To ensure all aortic ultrasound scanning is performed to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
  • To provide the highest level of care to patients/clients at all times by achieving high standards of competence in their professional field demonstrating a good professional image.
  • To work as a member of the multi disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective service to patients/clients within the screening centre and on mobile/static screening sites.
  • To undertake professional and technical training requirements as required by the North East & North Cumbria AAA Screening Programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Hold a recognised CASE accredited (or equivalent) qualification in sonography (DMU/PGDip/PGCert in Medical Ultrasound)) and/or full SVT accreditation
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Valid UK Driving Licence
Desirable
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA).
  • NAAASP CST Qualification
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of scanning AAA's
  • Evidence of appropriate CPD
  • Minimum 2 years post-qualification NHS experience
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 (Apply through our website).

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 (Apply through our website).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (Apply through our website).

Employer details
Employer name Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom
Employer's website Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Nurse Practitioner
Emma Wood
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