Job summary Are you a registered nurse looking to develop your knowledge, skills and career within the field of Liver Disease? Then we have a fantastic opportunity for you, we are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a specific interest in liver disease and also alcohol dependency/drug abuse to join our friendly and knowledgeable team. You will be supported as you broaden your skillset and knowledge around this interesting area of medicine, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust and in the community to ensure all our patients receive the expert care they deserve. So, if you're looking for a role where you can not only professionally develop but will see you working with colleagues to continue to improve and support our specialist service - we want to hear from you today. Main duties of the job Integral member of the Liver /Gastroenterology multi-disciplinary team providing expert knowledge and care to patients in hospital and in the community. Provide excellent, evidence based, clinical nursing practice in Gastroenterology/Liver disease To undertake diagnostic tests within the field of liver disease To act as a resource to the Trust and Primary Health care setting About us With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-MED-BR-8144 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this interesting and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this interesting and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable Special Interest in Hepatology Post basic certificate area of specialty such as Liver / Gastroenterology / Addiction Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in acute clinical environment at a Band 5 level Desirable Previous experience of working in Hepatology / gastroenterology Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable Special Interest in Hepatology Post basic certificate area of specialty such as Liver / Gastroenterology / Addiction Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in acute clinical environment at a Band 5 level Desirable Previous experience of working in Hepatology / gastroenterology Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)