Job summary
The South East London Viral Hepatitis Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled Band 5 Testing Coordinator to join our Viral Hepatitis Operational Delivery Network (ODN).
The post holder will play a key role in identifying and engaging individuals and groups who would benefit from Hepatitis testing, Liver Health Checks, and/or curative treatment. The role involves coordinating and delivering a range of projects, including testing and treatment pathways, Liver Wellness clinics, and outreach events across diverse settings such as primary care, drug and alcohol services, community venues, and health and justice environments.
The post holder will provide clinical interventions such as FibroScan assessments and phlebotomy both in hospital and community settings.
We are seeking a candidate with a primary or secondary care background and/or experience in drug and alcohol treatment services, with strong communication and engagement skills to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative and impactful projects that bring us closer to the national goal of eliminating Hepatitis C by 2025. You will play a vital part in expanding case-finding initiatives, improving access to treatment, and strengthening data collection to evidence the effectiveness and equity of new models of care.
Main duties of the job
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Undertake case finding initiatives to identify individuals with Hepatitis and wider liver disease risk factors through GP practices, laboratory databases, and community organisations.
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Support delivery of Community Liver Health Checks, engaging at-risk populations and encouraging uptake of screening.
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Liaise with patients to encourage engagement in care and agree convenient appointment dates, times, and locations.
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Facilitate prioritisation and linkage to care for HCV-positive individuals and those identified through Community Liver Health Checks.
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Carry out hepatitis blood testing and FibroScan assessments at outpatient clinics, outreach sites, and Community Liver Health Check events.
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Deliver opportunistic testing at community and outreach settings such as drug and alcohol services, primary care, and health and justice environments.
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Motivate and encourage staff in outreach settings to routinely offer hepatitis and liver health testing using capillary or dried blood spot methods.
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Monitor and report on the performance of hepatitis and liver health testing carried out by community organisations such as drug and alcohol and sexual health clinics.
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Support data collection and evaluation from Community Liver Health Checks to evidence impact and equity of access.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake case-finding initiatives to identify patients with Viral Hepatitis and wider liver disease risk factors, working with GP practices, laboratory databases, community organisations, and outreach partners.
- To liaise with patients to encourage them to enter care and to manage their pathway, ensuring a convenient date, time, and location is agreed.
- To facilitate the prioritisation of Hepatitis-positive individuals by supporting the coordination of assessments at outreach clinics, Community Liver Health Checks, and ensuring timely linkage into care.
- To appropriately remind clients of their appointment to facilitate care, which may include sending reminder letters or contacting patients by telephone or text.
- To support the Viral Hepatitis Team by undertaking blood tests for Viral Hepatiits and performing FibroScan assessments at outpatient clinics, outreach sites, and Community Liver Health Check events across South East London.
- To motivate and encourage staff within outreach settings (e.g. drug and alcohol services, community venues) to routinely offer HCV and liver health testing using capillary or dried blood spot methods.
- To monitor the performance of Hepatitis and liver health testing delivered by community organisations such as drug and alcohol services and sexual health clinics.
- To lead the development and implementation of capillary blood test training within HCV/HBV and liver health outreach clinics, including the development of protocols and supporting materials.
- To maintain accurate records of training delivered within ODN outreach clinics, monitoring uptake and evaluating the effectiveness of training.
- To be an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to departmental objectives and delivery of the Viral Hepatitis CQUIN milestones.
- To develop and maintain supportive and effective relationships with ODN partners, including community drug and alcohol services, community pharmacists, GP practices, and homeless centres.
- To collaborate with Viral Hepatitis clinicians and contribute to service improvement and development.
- To use patient notes, existing databases, and hospital systems to ensure patient data is accurate and up-to-date.
- To deliver Liver Wellness Clinics across primary care, community, and/or health and justice settings as required.
- To attend health fairs and community engagement events across South East London to promote liver wellness, deliver FibroScan assessments, and provide Hepatitis testing as required.
- To support the wider South East London Viral Hepatitis Operational Delivery Network programme team in the implementation of the HCV CQUIN, and contribute to the development and delivery of the ODN across Kings and partner organisations.
- To identify individuals and groups who would benefit from Hepatitis testing, Community Liver Health Checks, and/or curative treatment within the ODN.
- To coordinate pathways of care that are tailored and person-centred, ensuring timely access to interventions and appropriate referral to specialist services.
- To provide clinical interventions such as FibroScan and phlebotomy in hospital, community, and outreach settings.
- To work across South East London to motivate and empower staff in outreach and community services to embed hepatitis and liver health testing into routine practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake case-finding initiatives to identify patients with Viral Hepatitis and wider liver disease risk factors, working with GP practices, laboratory databases, community organisations, and outreach partners.
- To liaise with patients to encourage them to enter care and to manage their pathway, ensuring a convenient date, time, and location is agreed.
- To facilitate the prioritisation of Hepatitis-positive individuals by supporting the coordination of assessments at outreach clinics, Community Liver Health Checks, and ensuring timely linkage into care.
- To appropriately remind clients of their appointment to facilitate care, which may include sending reminder letters or contacting patients by telephone or text.
- To support the Viral Hepatitis Team by undertaking blood tests for Viral Hepatiits and performing FibroScan assessments at outpatient clinics, outreach sites, and Community Liver Health Check events across South East London.
- To motivate and encourage staff within outreach settings (e.g. drug and alcohol services, community venues) to routinely offer HCV and liver health testing using capillary or dried blood spot methods.
- To monitor the performance of Hepatitis and liver health testing delivered by community organisations such as drug and alcohol services and sexual health clinics.
- To lead the development and implementation of capillary blood test training within HCV/HBV and liver health outreach clinics, including the development of protocols and supporting materials.
- To maintain accurate records of training delivered within ODN outreach clinics, monitoring uptake and evaluating the effectiveness of training.
- To be an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to departmental objectives and delivery of the Viral Hepatitis CQUIN milestones.
- To develop and maintain supportive and effective relationships with ODN partners, including community drug and alcohol services, community pharmacists, GP practices, and homeless centres.
- To collaborate with Viral Hepatitis clinicians and contribute to service improvement and development.
- To use patient notes, existing databases, and hospital systems to ensure patient data is accurate and up-to-date.
- To deliver Liver Wellness Clinics across primary care, community, and/or health and justice settings as required.
- To attend health fairs and community engagement events across South East London to promote liver wellness, deliver FibroScan assessments, and provide Hepatitis testing as required.
- To support the wider South East London Viral Hepatitis Operational Delivery Network programme team in the implementation of the HCV CQUIN, and contribute to the development and delivery of the ODN across Kings and partner organisations.
- To identify individuals and groups who would benefit from Hepatitis testing, Community Liver Health Checks, and/or curative treatment within the ODN.
- To coordinate pathways of care that are tailored and person-centred, ensuring timely access to interventions and appropriate referral to specialist services.
- To provide clinical interventions such as FibroScan and phlebotomy in hospital, community, and outreach settings.
- To work across South East London to motivate and empower staff in outreach and community services to embed hepatitis and liver health testing into routine practice.
Person Specification
Experience of motivating and engaging staff.
Essential
- Experience of motivating and engaging staff.
NHS Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months NHS experience or other public/ third sector organisations
Experience of working with service users with complex needs
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with complex needs.
Working with diverse range of pople
Essential
- Experience of working with a diverse range of people. Demonstrate the ability to deal with difficult and challenging situations
Experience with Blood testing/ fibroscanning
Essential
- Experience of phlebotomy such as venepuncture, capillary blood testing, dry blood spot testing etc.
Microsoft Office
Essential
- Competent in Microsoft Office; including Word and Excel, Databases.
Person Specification
Experience of motivating and engaging staff.
Essential
- Experience of motivating and engaging staff.
NHS Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months NHS experience or other public/ third sector organisations
Experience of working with service users with complex needs
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with complex needs.
Working with diverse range of pople
Essential
- Experience of working with a diverse range of people. Demonstrate the ability to deal with difficult and challenging situations
Experience with Blood testing/ fibroscanning
Essential
- Experience of phlebotomy such as venepuncture, capillary blood testing, dry blood spot testing etc.
Microsoft Office
Essential
- Competent in Microsoft Office; including Word and Excel, Databases.
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).
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).
