The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Service within Forth Valley Royal Hospital are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to join the team as a Hepatology Specialist Nurse. This is a new post with the aim of developing and redesigning the current hepatology service. This is an exciting opportunity, and we expect the role to develop with the service and in line with the appointed candidate’s skills and interests.
Hepatology is an exciting and rapidly developing medical specialty looking after patients with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses from diverse backgrounds. This results in a rewarding and challenging career with the opportunity to help complex and disadvantaged individuals.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop professionally and would be expected to gain ACE accreditation and Non‑medical prescribing qualification, and work through a competency framework to enhance clinical skills and decision making. You will be encouraged to attend relevant specialist courses and conferences.
Experience of working with Gastroenterology / Hepatology patients is desirable but not mandatory; however the expectation is that you will have a proven track record of professional and self‑development.
Informal contact for post:
Gary Murray, Operational manager, gary.murray22@nhs.scot
Asma Ahmed, Consultant Hepatologist, asma.ahmed@nhs.scot
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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