We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Band 6 Liver Specialist Nurse to provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership within the liver pathway. This role is central to the management of patients with complex liver disease, including decompensated cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, HCC surveillance and alcohol‑related liver disease. The post holder will deliver autonomous clinical assessment, co‑ordinate care across the multidisciplinary team, and drive service improvement to ensure safe, effective and high‑quality patient care. In addition to direct patient management, the role provides senior clinical oversight, education and governance support within the speciality. This is a key role in maintaining patient safety, performance standards and continued development of our hepatology service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work autonomously, managing a complex caseload while acting as a key point of contact for patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role involves coordinating care, supporting timely decision‑making, and ensuring patients receive safe, evidence‑based management from diagnosis through to long‑term follow‑up. The post holder will work closely with consultants and allied professionals to streamline pathways, improve patient experience and reduce avoidable admissions. In addition to direct clinical care, the Band 6 Liver Specialist Nurse will provide professional leadership within the speciality, supporting service development, contributing to audit and governance processes, and promoting continuous quality improvement. The role also includes education and support for ward staff and junior colleagues to enhance liver disease knowledge and clinical confidence across the organisation. Strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills are essential for this position.
Certificates of Sponsorship
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of reporting and data analysis
* Experience of working with reporting tools and KPI reports
* Producing and summarising reports using MS Excel
* Working with external stakeholders
* Working as part of a team
* Experience of working in the NHS acute sector
* Using interactive reporting tools
Knowledge
* Skills Essential Desirable Assessment Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Evidence of audit and change management ability
* Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
Qualifications
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification
* Post‑basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
Registration
* Registered Nurse NMC
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum, pro rata
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