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Prif leoliad
Gastroenterology
Gradd
Band 4
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 8 mis (fixed term/secondment duration July 2025- March 2026)
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
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37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
360-A-10276
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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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NHS
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Watford General Hospital
Tref
Watford
Cyflog
£28,860 - £31,671 pa inc HCA
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22/07/2025 23:59

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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Band 4- Fibro Scan Technician, Gastroenterology

Band 4

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Hepatology team and directly shape the future of liver disease care within a newly established CDC centre.

In this dynamic role, you will work side-by-side with a Hepatology Specialist Nurse (CNS), fibroscanning patients and operating under the expert guidance of our Hepatology team and Consultants. You will play a vital role in supporting the CNS in the advancement of care for patients with fatty liver disease and alcohol-related liver disease. This will be achieved through a newly established diagnostic centre for liver disease, sponsored by the local CDC.

You will play a crucial role in maintaining our commitment to high-standard, efficient, and safe Fibroscan delivery. As Fibroscanning (Transient Elastography) is an increasingly vital, non-invasive tool for measuring liver fibrosis, your contribution will be essential to our service's advanced diagnostic capabilities.

You will be instrumental in delivering a pioneering CDC clinic for liver disease patients referred directly from GPs, creating a seamless and efficient pathway to diagnosis and treatment.

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, with exciting cross-site working opportunities across Watford, Hemel Hempstead, and St. Albans hospitals. 

This is a 8  month fixed-term position .If you're ready to embrace cross-site working and elevate your nursing career, we want to hear from you!

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• Effectively carry out Fibroscans  and support the team in the delivery of the fibroscan service , to a high standard and in accordance with local and national training protocols (training will be provided);

• Ability to access local hospital patient administration systems and data to identify appropriate patients.

• To contact patients that are disengaged with the service and support them back into the hepatology clinic, send blood forms, remind patients of the importance of having the investigations ahead of hepatology appointment.

• Work effectively with the hepatology 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.

• To identify patients that should be on the Liver Surveillance Pathway (LSP) that are not currently listed, including those that have failed to attend and / or are lost to follow-up.

• 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- health promotion; 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
 
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
 
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
 
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
 
 
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
 
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
 
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

To effectively deliver Fibroscans  and support the team in the delivery of the fibroscan service , to a high standard and in accordance with local and national training protocols (training will be provided);

Ability to access local hospital patient administration systems and data to identify appropriate patients.

Collecting data and submitting to internal and external department/organisations within required deadline (Cerner and Eclipse) .

To ensure that regular, timely and accurate information is provided to hospital management and clinicians by the application of appropriate collection and presentation techniques to data extracted from any of the Trust’s patient-based information systems. 

Liaising with clinical and non-clinical team regarding required data and submitting reports.

Communication with other members of the clinical and administrative hepatology team.

Highlighting any concerns to line manager in a timely manner.

Undertake fibroscans and write fibroscan reports following SOP and guidance from the hepatology team  

Proactive and efficient in managing own caseload 

Keep up to date with current guidelines/ policies /SOPs related to the area of expertise. 

Maintain NMC code of practice standards (for qualified B4); 

Manyleb y person

Education and qualifications:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
  • Excellent command of English - high standard of grammar and spelling
  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics(Grades A-C) or equivalent
  • NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses
  • NVQ level 3, experience would be expected
  • Keyboards skills for regular use of computer systems
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience
  • Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal , organisational and planning skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience in an NHS Information and co-ordinating role.
  • Evidence of continuing education and personal development.
  • Coaching or teaching qualification

Knowledge:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Knowledge of NHS policies
  • Knowledge of cancer targets
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace
  • Knowledge of medical Terminology Understanding of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
  • Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of Ireporter, Cerner/EPR, and Infoflex system.
  • Advance knowledge and highly skilled in the use of MS Excel and IT systems.

Skills and ability:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience in a similar role
  • Experience in the use of data management
  • Evidence of good communications skills
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Understanding of person-centred care
  • Understanding of the health and social care environment
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Able to organise workload efficiently
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of software programs
  • Demonstrate evidence to use Fibroscan machine

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Committed to being an Inclusive EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Enw
Georgiana Palmes
Teitl y swydd
Hepatology Lead Nurse & ACP
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01442 836432

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West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Recruitment Team
Watford General Hosptial
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Rhif ffôn
07815425420
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