Job summary
Full-time
The successful candidate will work within the Hepatitis andLiver team working across The Rotherham Foundation Trust.
The post will involve training to become competent in themanagement of patients with viral hepatitis and other liver related diseases.Training and assessment will be undertaken.
The post holder will support the Hepatitis and Liver Teams.The role will be fully supported and supervised by established band 7 clinicalnurse specialists and Medical staff.
Main duties of the job
Working across Rotherham the role will involve identifyingand supporting patients through their treatment pathways.
The post will involve training to become competent in themanagement of patients with Hepatitis and Liver Disease. Training andassessment will be undertaken.
About us
The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham.
As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall.
But dont justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current NMC registration first level
2. First Degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
Desirable
3. Computer literacy
4. Post basic qualification in specialty
5. Non-medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
6. Relevant experience within specialty at a senior level
Desirable
7. Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
Knowledge
Essential
8. Post registration.
9. Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners.
10. Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately.
Desirable
11. Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately.
12. Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD.
13. Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit.