Job summary
This is a one year fixed
term contract for a Trust practitioner in Hepatology at RSCH working as part of
the specialist liver team and the Hepatitis C (HCV) and Liver Health Checks
operational delivery networks. The post holder will work primarily in community
venues including GP clinics, and the liver outreach van to deliver community
testing and treatment for hepatitis C and liver health assessments using fibro
scan as part of the Surrey Liver HCV and Health Checks network. There will be
the opportunity to undertake some audit work with the aim of publication at
local or national meetings. This is an unbanded post but there will be
opportunities for sessional work (docbank) within medicine as part of the GIM
on call rota.
An interest in Hepatology or Community medicine would be an advantage,
and the post holder should have completed as a minimum the whole of their
foundation training (F1 and F2). Good communication skills, self motivation and
experience of multidisciplinary working are required for this post. The postholder
should BMMS or equivalent and full GMC registration, and a car would be
advantageous.
Interviews will be taking place on 25th July 2023.
Main duties of the job
To
provide liver health assessment clinics and the delivery of diagnostic fibro
scanning across the network including but not exclusive to GP surgeries, drug
treatment providers, sexual health, community centres and the mobile outreach
van operated within the Hepatitis C ODN.
To
deliver Hepatitis C outreach testing engagement and treatment for people at
risk for and living with chronic HCV
Provide
advice, information and support for participants enrolled in the liver health
checks and HCC cancer surveillance pathways.
Manage patients within the liver cancer surveillance
pathway in accordance with relevant society and National guidance (e.g., NICE
QS152).
To use specialist knowledge and advanced communication skills with
patients and carers when obtaining consent for procedures and providing psychological support where necessary.
Acting as the patient advocate supporting them to navigate
and makeinformed choices throughout the screening
process.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for further information on duties.
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a
one year fixed term contract for a Trust practitioner in hepatology at RSCH
working as part of the specialist liver team and the Hepatitis C (HCV) and
Liver Health Checks operational delivery networks. The post holder will work
primarily in community venues including GP clinics, and the liver outreach van
to deliver community testing and treatment for hepatitis C and liver health
assessments using fibro scan as part of the Surrey Liver HCV and Health Checks
network.
Primary liver cancer is the eighth
most common cause of cancer death in the UK accounting for 3% of cancer related
mortality (CRUK). Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of
primary liver cancer and presents in patients with cirrhosis. The dominant risk
factors include cirrhosis caused by alcohol or viral hepatitis, and metabolic
or fatty liver disease. There is a strong link with deprivation including
homelessness, drug addiction, and obesity. Whilst HCC incidence is increasing
in the UK (Burton JHEP reports 2021) survival remains poor with less than 15%
5-year survival.
The NHS Long Term plan https://www.longtermplan.nhs.uk/ sets out
stretching targets ambitions and commitments to improve cancer outcomes and
services in England over the next ten years with an ambition that by 2028 75%
of cancers will be diagnosed at stage I or stage II. Liver cancer is a specific
focus and represents 1/20 of the shift in early diagnosis required nationally
to achieve this goal.
The Royal Surrey is one of twenty-two
providers commissioned to deliver a local HCV ODN and has been selected as one
of ten pilot sites for the Liver Health Checks / Cirrhosis Surveillance ODN.
Funded by NHS England and Improvement the work of the HCV and Liver Cirrhosis
ODNs are mutually synergistic.
We are
looking for a Trust Practitioner at SHO level who has completed their foundation
training or someone wishing to take a career break prior to higher specialist
training. Experience of gastroenterology
and Hepatology would be preferable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a
one year fixed term contract for a Trust practitioner in hepatology at RSCH
working as part of the specialist liver team and the Hepatitis C (HCV) and
Liver Health Checks operational delivery networks. The post holder will work
primarily in community venues including GP clinics, and the liver outreach van
to deliver community testing and treatment for hepatitis C and liver health
assessments using fibro scan as part of the Surrey Liver HCV and Health Checks
network.
Primary liver cancer is the eighth
most common cause of cancer death in the UK accounting for 3% of cancer related
mortality (CRUK). Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of
primary liver cancer and presents in patients with cirrhosis. The dominant risk
factors include cirrhosis caused by alcohol or viral hepatitis, and metabolic
or fatty liver disease. There is a strong link with deprivation including
homelessness, drug addiction, and obesity. Whilst HCC incidence is increasing
in the UK (Burton JHEP reports 2021) survival remains poor with less than 15%
5-year survival.
The NHS Long Term plan https://www.longtermplan.nhs.uk/ sets out
stretching targets ambitions and commitments to improve cancer outcomes and
services in England over the next ten years with an ambition that by 2028 75%
of cancers will be diagnosed at stage I or stage II. Liver cancer is a specific
focus and represents 1/20 of the shift in early diagnosis required nationally
to achieve this goal.
The Royal Surrey is one of twenty-two
providers commissioned to deliver a local HCV ODN and has been selected as one
of ten pilot sites for the Liver Health Checks / Cirrhosis Surveillance ODN.
Funded by NHS England and Improvement the work of the HCV and Liver Cirrhosis
ODNs are mutually synergistic.
We are
looking for a Trust Practitioner at SHO level who has completed their foundation
training or someone wishing to take a career break prior to higher specialist
training. Experience of gastroenterology
and Hepatology would be preferable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Has completed Foundation training or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Has four months Geriatric Medicine experience
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Evidence of Team working skills
- Evidence of excellent Communication skills
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, but understanding when to ask for help
- IT Skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
- Equality and Diversity Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices
Desirable
- Project Management skills (prioritising, planning, adapting plans, resource planning)
- Management Skills and leadership skills - Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team
Personal Attributions
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Effective organizer/prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Has completed Foundation training or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Has four months Geriatric Medicine experience
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Evidence of Team working skills
- Evidence of excellent Communication skills
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, but understanding when to ask for help
- IT Skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
- Equality and Diversity Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices
Desirable
- Project Management skills (prioritising, planning, adapting plans, resource planning)
- Management Skills and leadership skills - Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team
Personal Attributions
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Effective organizer/prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
