Fibroscan Technician, Band 3

This is a new post to support the diagnostic Hub Nurse led Hepatology clinic in providing a Fibroscan service at Gloucester Quays. Fibroscanning (Transient elastography) is a non-invasive investigation which measures liver fibrosis and is seeing increasing utility across viral hepatitis and hepatology services.

This role will be central to the provision of a Fibroscan service for patients with suspected liver disease and is very much about early diagnosis of these patients. The post holder will participate as a valued member of the Hepatology Non alcoholic Steatohepatitis and Non alcoholic fatty liver disease clinical team, assisting with specific duties and taking responsibility for managing a delegated workload within the service under nursing supervision., Effectively deliver Fibroscan's to a high standard and in accordance with local and national protocols.

- Support the team in developing the Fibroscan service.

-Work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team

- To contribute to the quality assurance process departmentally and undertake audit and quality improvement as required.

- Support the team with accurate data collection.

- Act as a liaison for all healthcare professionals involved in health care provision to facilitate integrated patient focused care.

- To treat all patients with dignity, respect and high standards of care.

- To assist with raising awareness of liver disease.

90% of liver disease can be reversible if detected early enough but unfortunately many people with liver disease are diagnosed too late.

People entrust their lives to our care everyday and they have the right to expect the very best experience and outcomes. that is why its very exciting to be able to be part of this new service for the early diagnosis of liver disease.

£24,625 to £25,674 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)