Band 6/7- Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job Summary
An outstanding opportunity has emerged for a qualified, conscientious, enthusiastic, and highly motivated candidate to join the distinguished Gastroenterology Service at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital. This pivotal role encompasses cross-site coverage across St. Albans Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, and Watford General Hospital, providing a comprehensive and engaging professional environment.
This represents a significant opportunity for a senior nurse or a Band 6 nurse willing to learn and progress, to lead 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. The post involves cross-site working with the Hepatology Team, Gastroenterology consultants, the MDT, immediate colleagues, and other administrative and clinical members of the Gastroenterology service. This is a fixed-term position with a strong possibility of extension (37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday).
Main duties of the job
The post is primarily based at St. Albans Hospital with a focus on outpatient care, and an expectation to deliver clinics cross-site. The core objective is to streamline the diagnostic pathway and deliver holistic care for patients at risk of fatty liver disease referred directly from their GPs.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Conduct outpatient clinics for patients with abnormal liver function and other liver conditions, including liver cirrhosis
* Manage MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease) through telephone and virtual clinics
* Perform Fibroscans and support the Fibroscan Technician in performing Fibroscans (training provided)
* Actively participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
* Ensure effective liaison with primary care and direct communication with patients
* Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills
About Us
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is developing new facilities and modernising services, with a focus on innovative digital healthcare and staff wellbeing. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together, with values of being empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. Flexible working options are offered to support a good work-life balance.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to high application volume. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Person Specification
Essential
* Registered Adult Nurse, current NMC registration
* Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
* Master's degree or working towards MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
* Registered non-medical prescriber
* Clinical examination skills module or willingness to undertake
* Advanced Communications Skills Training Level 2 Psychological Skills Training
Knowledge
Essential
* Acute medical care experience
* Experience of independent working and liaison with multi-professional teams
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
* Knowledge of National Guidance (NHS/NICE) and national targets
Desirable
* Knowledge of current treatment options for pancreatic and liver disease
* Counselling experience in chronic disease management
* Experience using clinical governance to improve care and outcomes
* Participation in research studies and flexible workload management
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post-qualification experience
* Significant demonstrable experience at Band 6 or above working with liver patients
Desirable
* Cancer care experience
* Specialist nurse experience
Additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Disclosure checks. Applications from those requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must have current UK registration. For further information, see NHS Careers and UK Visas and Immigration guidance.
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