2740 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Hepatology
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Hepatology at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and motivated nurse to join a busy service. The post holder will have the opportunity to gain expert experience and enhanced knowledge and skills within Hepatology specialty, as well as develop key advanced CNS skills in an environment supported by an experienced lead nurse and medical team. The post holder will work in collaboration with other members of the MDT to assist in coordinating a smooth pathway of care throughout the Hepatology service, acting as a resource to patients and carers. The post holder will be able to work on their own initiative, working as a team player and autonomously managing a caseload of patients. This role requires excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate care across different disciplines and organizations.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care, and the setting of clinical and professional standards of care through:-
* Assisting in running regular viral hepatitis clinics including outreach clinics based in substance misuse centres with support from the wider team, ensuring effective management and follow-up for patients.
* Planning and monitoring patient care, including adherence and symptom control for viral hepatitis treatments, specifically HCV, HBV, and HDV.
* Supporting remote monitoring of patients on various treatments, enhancing patient engagement and self-management, preventing complications, and improving quality of life.
* Participating in hepatology clinics, ensuring high standards of nursing care through planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nurse-led clinics.
* Acting as a visible role model in hepatology nursing, promoting best practices and mentoring junior staff.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), achieving significant progress in delivering strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise—the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.
We are proud of our colleagues' commitment to ensuring a strong and sustainable future, and our organization is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace, and a "we can do this" attitude is evident throughout the organization.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route, please check your eligibility using the link on the right side of the advert. Please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
* Knowledge of evidence/research-based practice
* Knowledge of quality standards and national liver strategies
* Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to Hepatology
* Confidentiality
* Health and safety
Skills and Abilities
* Empathic approach to patient care
* Receptive to new ideas and acting as a change agent
* Innovative, enthusiastic approach to work
* Effective communication/interpersonal skills
* Computer literate with word processing skills
* Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Effective team working
* Organisation and planning skills
* Ability to prioritise
* Good time management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Extended role skills e.g., fibro scan / Phlebotomy
Experience
* Significant experience of Hepatology nursing
* Evidence of teaching junior staff
* Proven experience of improving patient experience
* Previous experience of research and audit
* Undertaken nurse-led clinics
* In around 100 words, describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words, explain what motivates you to do a good job.
Qualifications
* 1st level registered nurse
* Evidence of post-registration education and development to degree level
* Knowledge of liver diseases and associated nursing care
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* Strong organizational and time management abilities
* Increased scope of practice
* Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
* Advanced assessment skills
* Non-medical supplementary / independent prescribing
* Willingness to work towards becoming a Non-Medical Independent Prescriber
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
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