Clinical Support Worker - Community Liver Health Checks
Job summary: Our Clinical Support Workers for the Community Liver Health Checks programme support the roll out of a pilot project providing community screening of people in hard-to-reach groups for cirrhosis. The project aims to identify people currently using local alcohol and drug services or other community services and engage them in screening for cirrhosis, offering interventions to help their liver health. The project will aim to provide patients with support to attend screening and provide direct to patient incentives to encourage attendance at screening.
The post holder will work closely with the Hepatology Service at MRI and the Infectious Diseases outreach service at community sites, with community outreach work coordinated by the Greater Manchester Viral Hepatitis Operational Delivery Network (ODN).
Main duties of the job
* Work in the community with a base at Manchester Royal Infirmary and coordinate with the Operational Delivery Network for Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire.
* Perform blood tests and fibroscans (full training provided), deliver results, and engage patients found to be cirrhotic in preventive health care to encourage attendance at further hospital screening and provide health promotion advice.
* Work closely with partners in drug services, probation services, homeless services, and primary care, including programmes with existing peer support schemes within those organisations and the voluntary sector.
About Us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We champion collaborative working and transformation, with a diverse workforce and a digitally enabled organisation (Hive – Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022). We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider and are progressing with our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We are committed to inclusion, equal opportunities, and supporting applicants with special requirements.
Details
* Date posted: 24 September 2025
* Band: Band 4
* Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester
Job Description
Responsibilities mirror the key requirements listed in the Job Description & Person Specification. The Candidate Essentials Guide contains details about the Trust, benefits, and information to help you decide to apply. Please review before submitting an application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. For special application requirements, contact resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Qualifications
Essential
* Assistant Practitioner Qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* Ability to perform clinical tests (blood tests and fibroscans after appropriate training)
* Ability to work with a wide range of health and social care providers to engage difficult-to-reach clients
* Ability to communicate effectively with clients
* Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team
* Have access to a car for work, clean drivers license and be able to travel to outreach sites
Desirable
* Previous experience of working in the community
* Previous experience of working with people in areas of deprivation or those with alcohol or substance use problems
Other Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.
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