Fibroscan Technician, Band 3
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Job overview
Fibroscan Technician at Diagnostic Hub, Band 3, 22.5 hours
This is a new post to support the diagnostic Hub Nurse led Hepatology clinic in providing a Fibroscan service at Gloucester Quays. Fibroscanning (Transient elastography) is a non-invasive investigation which measures liver fibrosis and is seeing increasing utility across viral hepatitis and hepatology services.
This role will be central to the provision of a Fibroscan service for patients with suspected liver disease and is very much about early diagnosis of these patients. The post holder will participate as a valued member of the Hepatology Non alcoholic Steatohepatitis and Non alcoholic fatty liver disease clinical team, assisting with specific duties and taking responsibility for managing a delegated workload within the service under nursing supervision.
Interview date: The proposed interview date is: 9th May
Main duties of the job- Effectively deliver Fibroscan’s to a high standard and in accordance with local and national protocols.
- Support the team in developing the Fibroscan service.
- To contribute to the quality assurance process departmentally and undertake audit and quality improvement as required.
- Support the team with accurate data collection.
- Act as a liaison for all healthcare professionals involved in health care provision to facilitate integrated patient focused care.
- To treat all patients with dignity, respect and high standards of care.
- To assist with raising awareness of liver disease.
Working for our organisation
90% of liver disease can be reversible if detected early enough but unfortunately many people with liver disease are diagnosed too late.
People entrust their lives to our care everyday and they have the right to expect the very best experience and outcomes. that is why its very exciting to be able to be part of this new service for the early diagnosis of liver disease.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the Fibroscan machine including calibration.- The post holder will be responsible for Fibroscanning patients referred by members of the multidisciplinary team within Hepatology, other departments within the hospital and external referrals.
- To ensure that equipment is prepared adequately prior to the procedure and to carry out Fibroscan’s in a safe environment, following the manufacturers safety guidelines.
- To communicate effectively with patients and family members, ensuring the procedure is explained fully, any questions answered and verbal consent is obtained.
- To maintain patient and carer confidentiality and preserve their dignity and privacy, at all times and in all situations.
Contact Details
Deborah Durrant (Lead Liver Specialist Nurse)
[email protected]
0300 422 4324 or 0300 422 6755
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Good standard of general education/GCSE’s/NVQ 3 or equivalent
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively with members of the MDT
- Ability to manage and organise workload efficiently
Additional Qualities
Essential criteria- Computer and IT skills
- Knowledge in patients with liver disease
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary.Please contact [email protected] for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance.As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel.To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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