Job summary
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!
Main duties of the job
o 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);
o Ability to access local hospital patient administration systems and data to identify appropriate patients.
o 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.
o Work effectively with the hepatology multi-disciplinary team;
o To contribute to the quality assurance process departmentally and undertake audit and quality improvement as required.
o Support the team with accurate data collection.
o 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.
o Act as a liaison for all healthcare professionals involved in health care provision to facilitate integrated patient focused care.
o To treat all patients with dignity, respect and high standards of care.
o To assist with raising awareness of liver disease- health promotion;
About us
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. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Trusts 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);
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Trusts 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);
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS Information and co-ordinating role.
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development.
- Coaching or teaching qualification
Knowledge:
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- 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:
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of software programs
- Demonstrate evidence to use Fibroscan machine
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS Information and co-ordinating role.
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development.
- Coaching or teaching qualification
Knowledge:
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- 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:
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of software programs
- Demonstrate evidence to use Fibroscan machine
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).
