Fibro-scan Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

This is an exciting time for the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. We are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our .

We believe that our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in continuous learning, career development, and personal growth. From nurses to administrators, everyone has a role to play in our success story.

Main duties of the job

To maintain strict confidentiality of patient records, in line with Trust policy: unauthorised breech will result in disciplinary action

· To ensure that acceptable standards of GDPR are maintain in accordance with Trust policy and the law

· To observe the rules, policies and procedures in place at The Princess Alexandra Hospital

· To carry out duties as an employee and service provider with due regard to the Trust equal opportunities policy

· To participate in team meetings

· Under the Health and Safety at work act the post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of oneself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management of clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post

· To undertake any other duties appropriate to the band which may be required from time to time

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· To be responsible for fibro scanning patients referred by members of the multi-disciplinary team and internal and external Hepatology Services.

· 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 the manufacturers safety guidelines.

· To communicate effectively with patients and family members, ensuring the procedure is explained fully, any questions are answered and verbal consent is obtained.

· Be responsible for arranging calibration of fibro scan probes and machine maintenance when required, ensuring the equipment is in safe 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 patient’s primary care provider and the referrer.

· Maintain patient and carer confidentiality and preserve their dignity and privacy, at all times and in all situations.

· To have an awareness of the Trust’s safeguarding adult’s policy and the procedures for dealing with vulnerable adults across primary and secondary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education/GCSEs/NVQ3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Minimum standard BLS competent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a health care provider setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of liver pathology
• Awareness and understanding of current health issues

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

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