South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Fibroscan Technician

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

Part Time-16 Hours

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fibro-scan technician in the department of Gastroenterology at Sunderland and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is a recent but established edition to our service, and we are looking for individuals with an interest in working in a busy Gastroenterology service running the fibro-scanning clinics, working alongside and with the support of the Liver specialist Nurse team.

A Fibro-scan is a simple non-invasive test, it is a portable machine which is used to assess the degree of scarring in the liver.

The post is a permanent band 3 and is 16 hours per week, working over 2 days Wednesday and Thursday in the outpatients department Chester Wing at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Formal training and industry delivery certification will be provided for the successful candidate, who will.

Be responsible for fibro scanning patients referred by members of the multi-disciplinary team
Provide fibro scans adopting standard protocols and in line with Trust policies and operational guidelines.
Ensure that equipment is prepared adequately prior to the procedure and to carry out fibro scans in a safe environment, responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the Fibroscan machine including calibration as per manufacturers safety guidelines.
Communicate effectively with patients and family members, ensuring the procedure is explained fully, any questions are answered, and verbal consent is obtained.
Explanation of result to patients is not expected of this role.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year PRO RATA FOR PART TIME HOURS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-MDNM-0925-02

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Formal training and industry delivery certification will be provided for the successful candidate, who will.

Be responsible for fibro scanning patients referred by members of the multi-disciplinary team
Provide fibro scans adopting standard protocols and in line with Trust policies and operational guidelines.
Ensure that equipment is prepared adequately prior to the procedure and to carry out fibro scans in a safe environment, responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the Fibroscan machine including calibration as per manufacturers safety guidelines.
Communicate effectively with patients and family members, ensuring the procedure is explained fully, any questions are answered, and verbal consent is obtained.
Explanation of result to patients is not expected of this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Formal training and industry delivery certification will be provided for the successful candidate, who will.

Be responsible for fibro scanning patients referred by members of the multi-disciplinary team
Provide fibro scans adopting standard protocols and in line with Trust policies and operational guidelines.
Ensure that equipment is prepared adequately prior to the procedure and to carry out fibro scans in a safe environment, responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the Fibroscan machine including calibration as per manufacturers safety guidelines.
Communicate effectively with patients and family members, ensuring the procedure is explained fully, any questions are answered, and verbal consent is obtained.
Explanation of result to patients is not expected of this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Completion and sign off, of competency-based assessments.
Ability to prioritise tasks.
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
Basic keyboard skills.
Ability to use email system, CV5 and access peritoneal dialysis documentation to, document clearly, using plain English.
Understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A G or equivalent).
Level 2 Health and Social Care NVQ or committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement to post.

Desirable

Level 3 Health and Social Care NVQ.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 6 months in a Healthcare setting .

Desirable

Experience of working as a fibro-scan technician.

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to have full hand/arm movement to effectively use the fibro scan machine.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Completion and sign off, of competency-based assessments.
Ability to prioritise tasks.
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
Basic keyboard skills.
Ability to use email system, CV5 and access peritoneal dialysis documentation to, document clearly, using plain English.
Understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A G or equivalent).
Level 2 Health and Social Care NVQ or committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement to post.

Desirable

Level 3 Health and Social Care NVQ.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 6 months in a Healthcare setting .

Desirable

Experience of working as a fibro-scan technician.

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to have full hand/arm movement to effectively use the fibro scan machine.

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.