4351 - Hepatology HCA / Fibroscan Technician

Job summary

An exciting and new opportuniyty has arisen within Hepatology at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Hepatology HCA / Fibroscan Technician to help pioneer the delivery of health improvement interventions with people whose liver health may be compromised.

The newly created role is an intergral part of the Hepatology service in Barnsley and we are looking for an individual with an interest in working in a busy Gastroenterology service running the fibro-scanning clinics, speaking to patients over the phone and with some administration duties, 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 full time band 3 working Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

This is is a Health care assistant role within the speciality team of Hepatology to assist in providing specific duties which will include:-

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.

Support for the liver surveillance programme

Phlebotomy

Administration duties including speaking to patients via telephone and data collection.

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

Explanation of results to patients is not expected of this role

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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