Responsibilities
* Support the Hepatology CNS and Hepatology Consultants in the management of patients with liver disease, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate routine care.
* Provide specialist liver disease advice to patients and their families/carers, other healthcare professionals and students.
* Act as a clinical resource for the management of liver disease within the trust, providing expertise that reflects research and current best practice.
* Take responsibility for own patient caseload/workload within the designated clinical area and for the assessment and treatment of patients on a day to day basis. Escalate concerns to the senior Hepatology CNS and Consultant Hepatologist in a timely manner.
* Work within Hepatology outpatient clinics undertaking follow up reviews of patients with chronic liver disease.
* Following recognised training plan, work autonomously to deliver a nurse led Fibroscan clinic.
* Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide support, advice and education for patients.
* Work with the Lead Clinician, Lead CNS, Hepatology CNS and Primary care stakeholders to deliver clinical pathways and direct access services for patients with acute and chronic liver disease.
Additional information
* We are looking for a motivated, dynamic person with a genuine interest in liver disease to join the Hepatology team. The successful candidate will be part of the Wye Valley NHS Trust Hepatology Nursing Team. Training will be provided and continued peer support is essential.
* The successful candidate must be committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care to patients with chronic liver conditions in hospital and community settings. The role requires the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, prioritising workload across clinical settings to meet fluctuating demands. You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, well organized, computer literate and possess excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to continued personal development.
* As a member of the multi-disciplinary Hepatology team, the post holder will provide nursing expertise related to liver disease to colleagues across the Trust and community.
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