Job summary
Job Title: Fibroscan Technician
Division: Unplanned & Integrated Care
Band: 3
Salary: £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Interview Date: 21st December 2023
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our small and friendly hepatology team in the role as fibroscan technician. This is a new role to the trust as part of our expanding service. The successful candidate will need to have 2yrs experience at band 2 or equivalent and be willing to undertake appropriate training. The post is funded for 12 months fixed term.
The post holder will work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality
Undertakes fibroscans to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures
To provide high quality patient focused care
To work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and operate within the boundaries of the role and sphere of assessed competencies
To maintain standards of work and care through regular updating
The role may include off site fibroscan clinics. Travel arrangements can be organised by the trust.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for fibroscanning patients referred by members of the Hepatology/ gastro team and our community partners.
Have a basic knowledge of liver pathology
To undertake all clinical procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to.
To work professionally at all times; preparation of equipment and undertake fibroscan in a safe environment
To be responsible for arranging calibration of fibroscan when required.
To communicate effectively with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding; assessment, explanation and to obtain verbal consent.
To maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records using appropriate documentation.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within the service.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working within the Hepatology team based at Medway hospital. Our team is small and friendly, comprising of one consultant, one speciality Dr, three specialist nurses and our pathway coordinators. we are a highly enthusiastic and dedicated team that puts are patients needs at the heart of our service.
We are currently undergoing our liver accreditation process, as a result our service is developing to meet these requirements.
To be responsible for fibroscanning patients referred by members of the Hepatology/ gastro team and our community partners.
Have a basic knowledge of liver pathology
To undertake all clinical procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to.
To work professionally at all times; preparation of equipment and undertake fibroscan in a safe environment
To be responsible for arranging calibration of fibroscan when required.
To communicate effectively with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding; assessment, explanation and to obtain verbal consent.
To maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records using appropriate documentation.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within the service.
With support and supervision of senior members of the team, participate in the audit of the service.
To implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act.
To liaise with other hospital staff and departments to promote and maintain effective working relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service.
To assist in the investigation of accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary, under the direction of the Lead Nurse in accordance with Trust Policies.
To assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for all staff, patients and visitors and ensure that fibroscan equipment is in safe working order.
Participate in audit and the implementation of new initiatives.
To be responsible for maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the safekeeping of patient records.
To be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the Lead nurse/divisional clinical lead.
Attend mandatory training and participate in continuing development and
With support and supervision from the Lead Nurse, participate in audit of agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
Ensures fibroscanning is undertaken to a high standard, once training completed, and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
To be an effective role model and behave in a manner that is professional, positive and polite.
Recognise where communications difficulties arise and overcome barriers to understanding.
To participate in own appraisal and personal development planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working within the Hepatology team based at Medway hospital. Our team is small and friendly, comprising of one consultant, one speciality Dr, three specialist nurses and our pathway coordinators. we are a highly enthusiastic and dedicated team that puts are patients needs at the heart of our service.
We are currently undergoing our liver accreditation process, as a result our service is developing to meet these requirements.
To be responsible for fibroscanning patients referred by members of the Hepatology/ gastro team and our community partners.
Have a basic knowledge of liver pathology
To undertake all clinical procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to.
To work professionally at all times; preparation of equipment and undertake fibroscan in a safe environment
To be responsible for arranging calibration of fibroscan when required.
To communicate effectively with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding; assessment, explanation and to obtain verbal consent.
To maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records using appropriate documentation.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within the service.
With support and supervision of senior members of the team, participate in the audit of the service.
To implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act.
To liaise with other hospital staff and departments to promote and maintain effective working relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service.
To assist in the investigation of accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary, under the direction of the Lead Nurse in accordance with Trust Policies.
To assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for all staff, patients and visitors and ensure that fibroscan equipment is in safe working order.
Participate in audit and the implementation of new initiatives.
To be responsible for maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the safekeeping of patient records.
To be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the Lead nurse/divisional clinical lead.
Attend mandatory training and participate in continuing development and
With support and supervision from the Lead Nurse, participate in audit of agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
Ensures fibroscanning is undertaken to a high standard, once training completed, and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
To be an effective role model and behave in a manner that is professional, positive and polite.
Recognise where communications difficulties arise and overcome barriers to understanding.
To participate in own appraisal and personal development planning.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A good working knowledge of the antomy and physiology related to the liver and liver disease.
- An understanding of the role of fibroscanning in this group of patients
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at band 2 (or equivilant)
- Previous experience of working in either gastroenterology/hepatology
Skills
Essential
- The ability to work autonomously with support of senior nursing team
- The ablility to manage own case load of patients
- The ability to respond and adapt to the needs of patients and the service to provide high quality care
- You will need to have effective communication skills with both our patients and the wider team.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A good working knowledge of the antomy and physiology related to the liver and liver disease.
- An understanding of the role of fibroscanning in this group of patients
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at band 2 (or equivilant)
- Previous experience of working in either gastroenterology/hepatology
Skills
Essential
- The ability to work autonomously with support of senior nursing team
- The ablility to manage own case load of patients
- The ability to respond and adapt to the needs of patients and the service to provide high quality care
- You will need to have effective communication skills with both our patients and the wider team.
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).
