Working within a diverse Gastroenterology/Hepatology team that is supported by both Kings College and The Royal Free, the aim of this role is to provide a responsive and timely Fibro‑Scan service to our local community. This role is crucial to ensure the team can provide high quality patient care in the most time appropriate way.
Transient elastography (Fibroscan) is a new technique which can allow an assessment based on the ‘vibrations of mild amplitude (50Hz) waves inducing an elastic shear wave that propagates through the underlying tissue’.
Transient elastography (Fibroscan) is a non‑invasive evaluation of liver fibrosis which can supplement the current need for liver biopsy; measuring liver stiffness, quick and easy to use (training will be given), patient friendly and can give results immediately unlike liver biopsy. It is proposed for use to allow for the monitoring of fibrosis progression.
Responsibilities
* Work effectively with the multi‑disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty.
* Undertake Fibro‑scans to a high standard and in accordance with national and local standard operating procedures.
* Provide high quality patient focused care.
* Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
* Maintain standards of work and care through regular updating.
* Travel to multiple sites to provide clinics.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is great healthcare from great people. Everything we do is guided by our values: People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called We care. Its about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
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This advert closes on Thursday 5 Feb 2026.
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