4351 - Hepatology HCA / Fibroscan Technician

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Hepatology HCA / Fibroscan Technician to join their team. This role involves responsibilities like conducting fibro scans and assisting a multi-disciplinary team in Barnsley. Candidates should possess at least 4 GCSEs, have NVQ Level 3 or be willing to work towards it, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a full-time contract, Monday to Friday, while contributing to patient care in a busy gastrointestinal service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a busy environment.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Well-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fibro scanning patients referred by the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide fibro scans adopting standard protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients and family members.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent telephone manner

Ability to work under pressure

Phlebotomy skills

Education

At least 4 GCSEs (Grade A-C) or equivalent experience

NVQ Level 3 or willingness to work towards

Evidence of further / higher education

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

ICE, Careflow, Mediviewer

Job description

4351 - Hepatology HCA / Fibroscan Technician

An exciting and new opportunity has arisen withinHepatology at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a highly motivated andenthusiastic Hepatology HCA / Fibroscan Technician to help pioneer the deliveryof health improvement interventions with people whose liver health may becompromised.

The newly created role is an intergral part of theHepatology service in Barnsley and we are looking for an individual with an interestin working in a busy Gastroenterology service running the fibro-scanningclinics, speaking to patients over the phone and with some administrationduties, working alongside and with the support of the Liver specialist Nurseteam.

A Fibro-scan is a simple non-invasive test, it is aportable 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 thespeciality team of Hepatology to assist in providing specific duties which willinclude:-

Responsible for fibro scanning patientsreferred by members of the multi-disciplinary team

Provide fibro scans adopting standard protocolsand in line with Trust policies and operational guidelines.

Ensure that equipment is prepared adequatelyprior to the procedure and to carry out fibro scans in a safe environment, responsiblefor assisting with the maintenance of the Fibroscan machine includingcalibration as per manufacturers safety guidelines.

Communicate effectively with patients andfamily members, ensuring the procedure is explained fully, any questions areanswered, and verbal consent is obtained.

Support for the liver surveillance programme

Administration duties including speaking topatients via telephone and data collection.

Formaltraining and industry delivery certification will be provided for thesuccessful candidate.

Explanationof results to patients is not expected of this role

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

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

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

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• At least 4 GCSEs (Grade A C) or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 3 or willingness to work towards
• Knowledge of data entry and associated software or equivalent experience/qualification
• Evidence of further / higher education
• Knowledge of liver / liver heath

Trust Values

• In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job.

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a busy environment

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Good planning / time management
• Ability to prioritise workload and work flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Well-motivated
• Able to work within a team setting
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work at a computer for prolonged periods of time
• Phlebotomy skills, including on patients with difficult venous access

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge and skills using ICE, Careflow, Mediviewer computer systems
• Knowledge of MS office packages e.g. Word, Excel

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.