This role is an exciting opportunity to work in the Gastroenterology Team at the Homerton Healthcare working with viral hepatitis and Liver Disease.
Applications for this post are invited from experienced nurses who have experience in viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease; previous experience of Liver disease is essential. We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual who is flexible, self-motivated, a good team player and leader.
The Liver Nurse Specialist role provides an opportunity for a registered nurse who has experience and knowledge in gastroenterology/liver disease and is motivated to develop a nurse-led service for patients with liver disease and other gastroenterology.
The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering highly specialist service advice; this will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake a clinical assessment of selected new patients who attend the Viral Hepatitis Clinic.
* To run a nurse-led clinic for patients with viral hepatitis requiring antiviral treatment.
* To work with the gastroenterology team to educate patients and their families/carers about liver disease and help patients make informed decisions about their care.
* To identify risk factors and discuss with individual patients how these can be modified.
* Recognise changes in patients' condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
* To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in planning patient care, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.
* To act as an effective role model and resource to nursing staff, especially in the field of gastroenterology/liver disease.
* To work alongside the Lead Liver Nurse in the development of the Liver CNS service.
* To develop a Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) CNS clinic.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Skills / Experience
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Mentorship qualification or equivalent
* Established organisational and leadership skills
* Experience in the hepatology field of nursing
* Fibroscan experience
* Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Desirable
* Advance assessment course
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
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