NHS
Fibroscan Technician, Band 3
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Job Description
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- Good standard of general education/GCSE's/NVQ 3 or equivalent
- 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
- Computer and IT skills
- Knowledge in patients with liver disease
- Good standard of general education/GCSE's/NVQ 3 or equivalent
- 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
- Computer and IT skills
- Knowledge in patients with liver disease
Job summary
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.
-Work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team
- 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.
About us
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.
Date posted
15 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-25-T0310
Job locations
CDC Gloucester Quays
Gloucester
GL1 2TZ
Job descriptionJob description
Job 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 Fibroscans 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)
Deborah.Durrant@nhs.net
0300 422 4324 or 0300 422 6755
Job 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 Fibroscans 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)
Deborah.Durrant@nhs.net
0300 422 4324 or 0300 422 6755
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Additional Qualities
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Additional Qualities
Essential
Desirable
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CDC Gloucester Quays
Gloucester
GL1 2TZ
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CDC Gloucester Quays
Gloucester
GL1 2TZ
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.