About this role
Job summary Join our Hepatology team and play a key role in delivering innovative liver health diagnostics across our hospitals.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and adaptable Fibroscan Technician to join the Hepatology team within the Division of Medicine at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of high-quality liver health services across the Trust, performing Fibroscan diagnostics for patients referred by members of the multidisciplinary team. The role will be primarily based at Peterborough City Hospital, with some cross-site working at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford and Rutland Hospital.
This is a key role for a proactive individual who enjoys working both independently and as part of a wider clinical team. Full training and supervision will be provided, and you will be supported to develop your skills and understanding of liver disease diagnostics.
Main duties of the job
Perform Fibroscan diagnostics for patients referred by internal and external Hepatology services in line with Trust protocols. Prepare, calibrate, and maintain Fibroscan equipment, ensuring safe operation in accordance with manufacturer and Trust safety guidelines. Explain the procedure clearly to patients, ensuring informed verbal consent is obtained and the patient experience is positive and professional. Generate and communicate Fibroscan results promptly to referrers and primary care providers, maintaining accurate patient documentation. Participate in the delivery of Fibroscans in community outreach settings, ensuring safe and effective service delivery off-site. Perform venepuncture, capillary blood testing, and dry blood spot testing as required by the medical and nursing teams. Contribute to audit and quality improvement initiatives within the Hepatology service. Support new staff and contribute to the development of the Fibroscan service across the Trust. Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and respect for patients at all times.
You will work 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility to support service needs across Trust sites.
****Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post****
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for full details. We warmly encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal discussion or visit to learn more about the role and meet members of the Hepatology team.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of general education/GCSE's/NVQ 3 or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a customer focused role
Desirable
Previous experience within the NHS Previous fibroscan experience Knowledge of liver/liver health
Skills Essential
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Good written and oral communication skills Able to organise workload efficiently
Desirable
Fibro scanning skills Delivering diagnostic tests
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.
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Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)