Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and dynamic Fibroscan Technician to work as part of the Liver Division at King's College Hospital.
Fibro scans (transient elastography) are a non-invasive investigation which measure liver fibrosis and have increasing utility across viral hepatitis and hepatology services. This role will be central to the provision of a fibro scan service forpatients with liver disease. The post holder will participate as a valued member of the liver service team, assisting with specific duties and taking responsibility for managing a delegated workload within the service under nursing supervision. The post holder will work closely with both the Outpatient and Hepatitis Nursing teams and other network partners, and will help to support delivery of the Fibroscan service across Denmark Hill. On a day to day basis the post holder will work with the Liver outpatient nursing team to ensure that the Fibroscan service is delivered within available resources to specified volumes, quality standards and carry out the job roles of a health care assistant.
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic, excellent inter-personal skills who is focused on delivering excellent patient care.
Full training will be provided relating to the use of the Fibroscan machine howeverprevious experience working within a healthcare setting is essential.
Experience in working in the liver speciality is an advantage.
Main duties of the job
Work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
Effectively deliver fibro scans to a high standard and in accordance with local and national training protocols
Support the team in developing the fibro scan service
Responsible for the maintenance of the fibro scan machine including calibration of the probes
Support the team with accurate data collection and audits of the fibro scan service
Act as a liaison for all healthcare professionals involved in health care provision to facilitate integrated patient focused care
Record fibro scan results on EPIC
Carry out other Health Care Assistant duty as required by LOPD
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL PRACTICE: To be responsible for fibro scanning patients referred by members of the multi-disciplinary team and internal and external HepatologyServices. Provide fibro scans across site, 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, following themanufacturers safety guidelines. To communicate effectively with patients and family members, ensuring the procedure is explained fully, any questions are answeredand verbal consent is obtained. Be responsible for arranging calibration of fibro scan probes and machine maintenance when required, ensuring the equipment is insafe working order. Implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act. To ensure completion of timely and comprehensive documentation in patient records in accordance with Trust standards. Be responsible for generating a letter with the fibro scan results to the patients primary care provider and the referrer. Maintain patient and carer confidentiality and preserve their dignity and privacy, at all times and in all situations.
EDUCATION: Be willing to attend training to develop a basic knowledge of liver pathology, the theoretical principles behind elastography andlimitations of fibro scan use. Assist in providing up to date information for patients and be involved in regular reviews of educational literature, seeking service userviews.
PLANNING AND ORGANISATION: Participate in the implementation of new initiatives. To be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the Lead nurse/divisional clinical lead. To maintain effective links within primary, secondary and tertiary care to ensure effective communication. Contribute to the development of the fibro scan service across the Trust. Participate in measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients To have an awareness of the Trusts safeguarding adults policy and the procedures for dealing with vulnerable adults across primaryInterviewer information packand secondary care. Work with and support the senior nurse specialist and other clinical staff to identify areas where changes to fibro scan practice arerequired and identify where opportunities exist to improve care and support for patients.
RESEARCH AND AUDIT: To have an awareness of research processes, the evidence base for fibro scan use and the current trends in elastography. Participate in local and/or national research and development initiatives as appropriate. To utilise and maintain information systems to aid audit and to contribute to the provision of regular activity and analysis reports.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:5.1 Take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and work towards completing agreed Personal Development Plan.5.2 To keep up to date with relevant guidelines and protocols in relation to fibro scans.5.3 Attend mandatory training and participate in continuing development and education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL PRACTICE: To be responsible for fibro scanning patients referred by members of the multi-disciplinary team and internal and external HepatologyServices. Provide fibro scans across site, 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, following themanufacturers safety guidelines. To communicate effectively with patients and family members, ensuring the procedure is explained fully, any questions are answeredand verbal consent is obtained. Be responsible for arranging calibration of fibro scan probes and machine maintenance when required, ensuring the equipment is insafe working order. Implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act. To ensure completion of timely and comprehensive documentation in patient records in accordance with Trust standards. Be responsible for generating a letter with the fibro scan results to the patients primary care provider and the referrer. Maintain patient and carer confidentiality and preserve their dignity and privacy, at all times and in all situations.
EDUCATION: Be willing to attend training to develop a basic knowledge of liver pathology, the theoretical principles behind elastography andlimitations of fibro scan use. Assist in providing up to date information for patients and be involved in regular reviews of educational literature, seeking service userviews.
PLANNING AND ORGANISATION: Participate in the implementation of new initiatives. To be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the Lead nurse/divisional clinical lead. To maintain effective links within primary, secondary and tertiary care to ensure effective communication. Contribute to the development of the fibro scan service across the Trust. Participate in measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients To have an awareness of the Trusts safeguarding adults policy and the procedures for dealing with vulnerable adults across primaryInterviewer information packand secondary care. Work with and support the senior nurse specialist and other clinical staff to identify areas where changes to fibro scan practice arerequired and identify where opportunities exist to improve care and support for patients.
RESEARCH AND AUDIT: To have an awareness of research processes, the evidence base for fibro scan use and the current trends in elastography. Participate in local and/or national research and development initiatives as appropriate. To utilise and maintain information systems to aid audit and to contribute to the provision of regular activity and analysis reports.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:5.1 Take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and work towards completing agreed Personal Development Plan.5.2 To keep up to date with relevant guidelines and protocols in relation to fibro scans.5.3 Attend mandatory training and participate in continuing development and education.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Good standard of general education/GCSE's/NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Experience of working within a health care provider setting
Desirable
- Knowledge liver pathology
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Good standard of general education/GCSE's/NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Experience of working within a health care provider setting
Desirable
- Knowledge liver pathology
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
