FibroScan Technician and Band 3 Nursing Assistant

The post holder will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse range of patients. As a member of the team in this enhanced role, they will work closely with registered practitioners to deliver a high standard of care to patients, their families, and carers in a safe, supportive environment, exercising a high degree of autonomy within their scope of practice and without the need for direct supervision. The successful candidate will be motivated, organised, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will enjoy working collaboratively within a team, perform well under pressure, and demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting service needs. The post holder will contribute to the development and maintenance of services provided to patients and support the safe, efficient, and effective running of the department. They will ensure that the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of all patients are maintained at all times. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for completing and maintaining a portfolio of generic and role-specific clinical competencies and/or the Care Certificate, as required. They will actively engage in the appraisal process, regularly reviewing their progress with their manager, and will demonstrate an understanding of their own responsibilities, scope of practice, and accountability, always working within the limits of their competence and capabilities.,

• Deliver a high-quality FibroScan (transient elastography) service in accordance with local and national protocols.
• Perform FibroScan assessments for patients referred from Hepatology, other hospital specialties, and external healthcare providers.
• Ensure equipment is prepared, maintained, and used safely in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Accurately record, communicate, and escalate results as appropriate.
• Support the development, audit, quality improvement, and data collection requirements of the FibroScan service.
• Contribute to raising awareness of liver disease and the importance of early diagnosis.
• Full training will be provided, with support to achieve competency and autonomous practice.
Clinical Care
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers, ensuring procedures are fully explained and informed verbal consent is obtained.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and respect at all times.
• Support the Hepatology Specialist Nursing Team and Gastroenterology & Hepatology Day Case Unit in delivering safe and effective care.
• Undertake delegated clinical duties within competence, including venepuncture, cannulation, patient observations, infusion support, ambulatory reviews, and paracentesis-related care.
Venesection Service
• Support the nurse-led venesection service for patients with haemochromatosis.
• Prepare clinical areas, assist with procedures, monitor patients during treatment, and ensure appropriate follow-up arrangements are in place.
• Respond to patient queries, communicate results when required, and complete all clinical documentation and coding accurately and promptly.
Administration and Professional Responsibilities
• Manage day-to-day administration associated with FibroScan and venesection clinics, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Maintain departmental databases and electronic patient records as required.
• Assist with service data collection and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure clinical equipment and stock levels are maintained.
• Demonstrate a professional, proactive approach to work and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the service.
• Maintain required competencies, participate in appraisal and professional development activities, and support the training of new staff where appropriate., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  
  Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care across Outpatient Departments at the John Radcliffe and Horton General Hospitals, as well as the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Day Case Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Applicants should be organised, adaptable, able to work independently, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This is a new role within an evolving service, and the post holder will be expected to work flexibly across a Monday to Friday rota. Full FibroScan training and competency development will be provided. Previous FibroScan experience is not essential, making this an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within a supportive and innovative hepatology service.,
• Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
• Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
• Evidence of the Care Certificate. Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Desirable criteria
• Cannulation and venepuncture
• Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area gastro & hepatology
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.