An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist to work within the Gastroenterology Directorate at Salford Care Organisation.
The post requires vision, dedication and passion for the speciality, which is underpinned by a desire to provide the highest standard of patient care.
You will be enthuastic, motivated and an organsied individual with advanced clinical skills and knowledge, with the skill to work autonomously and as a key member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
The post holder will be required to work autonomously to provide a service for patients who have Liver Disease in Salford. They will be required to make an encasement of the patients health care needs based on highly developed nursing knowledge and skills.
The post holder will be responsible for ordering necessary investigations and provide treatment and care both individually and as part of a team working closely with the Lead Consultant Herpetologist.
The post holder will work closely with the Lead Consultant Hepatologist to provide a service for patients with suspected or confirmed Liver Disease.
The post holder will effectively manage a case load of patients to ensure that they are provided with a high standard of care and are referred appropriately.
The post holder will support the fibroscan clinic and the paracentesis service working closely alongside the gastroenterology team.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
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This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Jan 2025
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