Overview
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 provide patients with support to attend screening and direct-to-patient incentives to encourage attendance.
Main duties
The post holder will work in the community with a base at Manchester Royal Infirmary and will work operationally with the Operational Delivery Network for Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire. The role entails blood tests and performing fibroscans (a type of ultrasound for assessing liver health; full training will be given), delivery of results and engaging patients found to be cirrhotic in preventative health care to encourage them to attend for further hospital screening and offering them health promotion advice. The post holder will work closely with partners in drug services, probation services, homeless services, and primary care, including existing peer support schemes and the voluntary sector.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We unite 10 hospitals & community services across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, championing collaborative working and transformation. We strive for a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality and experience, and we are committed to equality, inclusion and sustainability.
Details
Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-MRI-7583395*C
Job locations: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, M13 9WL
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under Supporting Documents. It is also advised to read the Candidate Essentials Guide for details about the Trust, benefits, and essential information before submitting an application.
Diversity matters
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across the workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential:
* Assistant Practitioner Qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience – Essential:
* Evidence of continued professional development
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
Knowledge and Skills – Essential:
* 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 develop a team approach to engaging 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 driving license and ability to travel to outreach sites
Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for DBS check.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, M13 9WL
Employer website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
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